moan -
Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure
Sara knew that whenever her baby started to moan softly, it would only be a short time before he started to cry.
verb
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Move
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fling -
Throw or hurl forcefully
The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.
noun
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Weak
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foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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heckle -
Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
When the woman heckled the comedian, he stopped his routine to insult her so cleverly, that she regretted starting up with him.
adjective
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Exciting
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staggering -
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme.
The view from the top of the mountain was simply staggering.
adjective
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New
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raw -
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.
After the accident, his skin was raw from the abrasion, and he needed medical attention to prevent infection.
verb
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Dishonest
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swindle -
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.
noun
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Shape
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perch -
A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage
Polly the parrot stood on its perch in the birdcage, carefully watching its surroundings.
noun
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Beautiful
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glamour -
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
With her beautiful hair and sparkling jewelry, the model was the very picture of glamour.
noun
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Afraid
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trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
verb
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Dishonest
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hijack -
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
The pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship off the coast.
verb
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Unfriendly
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ostracize -
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted.
He felt ostracized at work after speaking out against the company’s policies, and many people refused to speak to him.
