muffle -
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
Anna muffled her ears with her hands so she wouldn't have to hear the loud noises from the construction workers.
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Haul -
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.
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Aggressive
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Inflammatory -
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
His inflammatory remarks at the meeting led to a tension in the air that took a while to dissipate.
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Stupid
noun
sap -
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect
Joe was always eager to help others, but others never helped him, and he suspected that they regarded him as a sap that didn't deserve any respect.
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Dangerous
verb
lurk -
(of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
Artie lurked under his sister's bed so he could jump out and scare her when she least expected it.
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Smart
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Sage -
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.
As a sage of ancient philosophy, Socrates is still revered for his teachings on ethics and the nature of knowledge.
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Pleasure
verb
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Savor -
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.
She took a moment to savor the rich flavor of the food before swallowing.
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Slow
adjective
elusive -
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
For decades until he was finally captured, James "Whitey" Bulger was one of the most elusive criminals alive.
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Other
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booze -
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.
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1486 of2801 Bad /
Disgusting
adjective
grubby -
Dirty; grimy
Tate's mother told him to wash his grubby hands before eating dinner.
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Attack
adjective
malicious -
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
The malicious serial killer hunted down his victims because he wanted revenge for what they had done to him.
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Stride -
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
On Sunday mornings, they would stride together in the park.
