In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.
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Move
noun
uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
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Aggressive
noun
brouhaha -
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.
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Attack
noun
barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
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Unhappy
noun
peeve -
A cause of annoyance
Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.
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Stupid
noun
klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
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Body
noun
noggin -
A person's head
The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.
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Move
noun
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Interlude -
A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity.
When it rained, they took shelter in an old barn, and that created a long interlude during their hike.
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Crazy
noun
lunatic -
A person who is crazy
Martha was a defensive driver, to be safer with regards to a possible lunatic behind the wheel of another car.
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Pain
noun
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Plight -
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.
The community came together to help improve the plight of the homeless during the harsh winter months.
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Love
noun
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Passion -
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion.
She spoke with great passion about protecting the environment.
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Shape
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crag -
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.
