dissuade -
To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.
She couldn't take the stress of her work, but her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job without a backup plan.
nounverb verb
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Bad /
Aggressive
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snarl -
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
The tiny chihuahua snarled so viciously that even bigger dogs were afraid of it.
noun
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Love
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empathy -
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Bill's ability to have empathy for others made him a good friend.
noun
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Other /
Other
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narrative -
A story or a description of a series of events
As historians learned more about the ancient revolution, they gradually changed their narrative about what happened.
adjective
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Mistake
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erroneous -
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.
noun
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Shape
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enclave -
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
The town is an enclave of French culture in the middle of a Spanish-speaking region.
adjective
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Disorganized
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woozy -
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed
Angela had to sit down after feeling woozy.
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Pain
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torment -
Severe physical or mental suffering
Sufferers of depression must deal with the torment of their own thoughts on a regular basis.
verb
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Weak
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teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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Other
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doodle -
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.
verb
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Bad /
Uncomfortable
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bristle -
(of hair or fur) 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.
noun
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Good /
Happy
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ecstasy -
Extremely happy
Arnold loved the quiet beauty of the woods and the lake, and it filled him with a feeling of ecstasy.
