grimace -
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Rowan made a grimace when he saw the disgusting plate of food given to him.
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aggravating -
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.
It’s so aggravating when people talk loudly during a movie.
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finicky -
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.
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burden -
To place a load or responsibility on someone.
Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.
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hangover -
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
He spent the whole morning in bed, recovering from a bad hangover after a night of drinking.
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achy -
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.
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hideout -
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
The thieves retreated to their hideout after the robbery.
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bristle -
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
In the darkness lit by only the moon, Warren's hair bristled at the creepy sounds around him.
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chafe -
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
Though Ted loved his father (and boss), he chafed under his father's strict supervision, and he was looking forward to the day when his father would retire so he could run the company himself.
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squeamish -
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood
Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.
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stuffy -
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation
The office was so stuffy that multiple fans had to be running at all times.
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queasy -
Nauseated; feeling sick
Kevin felt queasy after eating sushi he bought at the gas station.
