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Thick in body build.
The football player was stocky and could tackly anyone. |
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Marked by lack of caution
Texting and driving is reckless. |
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Used to say someone or something is very bad My brother is a disgrace to my family because he got arrested. |
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An act of going against something or someone When people don’t like what their governments are doing, they often commit acts of defiance. |
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Very slowly, carefully, and gently Walk gingerly when you are on ice. |
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Appropriate to one’s mood; understanding Many people are sympathetic at funerals. |
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Giving an effect that is easy and unconcerned My friend nonchalantly told me he was getting a new car. |
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Dally has been sent to reformatory a few times. Ahmed was acquitted of the charges after the trial. |
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Bare and empty Winter is a bleak season. |
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Something that is confusing Coming to the United States was a bewildering experience. |
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To shrink or move your face as if away from pain Gani was flinching because Ms. Breen threw paper at her. |
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Doing something in a way that shows you are brave or high class The knight rode gallantly to save the princess. |
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To copy in a way to make fun of it
She mimicked her little brother crying. |
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to have more power; to be better than
A teacher has superiority over their students. |
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educated and experienced; mature with class
The women was sophisticated after going to college and getting a good job. |
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No able to believe
The number of stars in the sky is unfathomable. |
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without a goal or purpose
I like to walk the streets aimlessly when I am sad so that I can think. |
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to have caution or worry of something
She was leery about eating the apple because it had green, fuzzy stuff on it. |
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the situation or conditions of what is happening
The boy lived in difficult circumstances because his parents were both dead. |
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a strong belief
Most people have the conviction not to murder other people. |
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not believing or trusting
I was incredulous when my friend told me he dated Taylor Swift. |
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not able to resist or say no to
Baby's are irresistable cute. |
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nervous
I feel apprehensive before a test. |
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with hatred or dislike
Carol looked at Kendra contemptuously when she won the game because she was jealous. |
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surprise or shock
I was aghast when I learned my friend was a theif. |
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not giving up
Ben worked doggedly through the night to complete the project on time. |
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wildly emotional
Mrs. Jones was in hysterics when she learn her son had dies. |
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extreme emotional or physical pain
I was in agony when I broke my leg. |
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an injury to the head
Ponyboy suffered from a concussion after being hit in the head at the rumble. |
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not having what you need; poverty
The underprivileged boy didn't have a winter coat or gloves. |
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