vacillate -
To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.
He would vacillate between a career in business - that would be more secure - or in acting, something that he loved to do.
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chuckle -
A quiet or suppressed laugh
Patrick suppressed a chuckle so he wouldn't mess up the filming of the scene.
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scatterbrained -
Disorganized and lacking in concentration.
Kathy liked having deep conversations with people, and felt that spending time with scatterbrained people who talked about nothing important was a waste of time.
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roly-poly -
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.
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slip -
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.
She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.
verb
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plop -
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
After drinking all evening, John plopped an Alka-Seltzer into a glass of water, hoping that drinking it would relieve his headache.
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scapegoat -
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
The manager tried to scapegoat the new employee for the project's delay, even though the problem had been caused by senior staff.
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rupture -
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
When he fell, the impact of the fall caused his spleen to rupture, requiring immediate surgery.
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dufus -
Someone who is foolish or stupid.
Jim loved to make people laugh, but strangers got the impression that he was just a dufus because of his silly behavior.
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Disgusting
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grimy -
Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth.
The old building had grimy windows that hadn't been cleaned in years.
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inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
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Pleasure
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ambiance -
The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.
The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.
