Every time we went shopping downtown, we always ran ino the same bum who asked us for some money.
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Nervous
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deadline -
A specific time or date by which something must be completed.
She worked well under pressure and always met every deadline on time.
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New
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upshot -
The final result or outcome of a situation or series of events.
After several weeks, the upshot of the thorough investigation revealed that there were several policy violations that should be prosecuted.
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Big
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oodles -
A very great number or amount of something
When the FBI raided the gangster's hideout, they found oodles of cash that amounted to millions of dollars.
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Energy
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dynamism -
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality.
The head of sales was so successful because of his dynamism and unstoppable energy.
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Desire
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incentive -
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.
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Body
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sniffles -
An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying
His cold was clearing up, but Hank still had the sniffles that made his nose run.
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Inward
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compulsion -
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.
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Weak
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
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Afraid
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nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
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Desire
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obsession -
Not being able to stop thinking about something.
Though Arnold didn't smoke, he had an obsession with pipes, and collected thousands of them.
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paradise -
An ideal or idyllic place or state
Peter wanted to leave his job and vacation at an island paradise.
