pushover -
Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated
Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.
verb
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meander -
(of a river or road) follow a winding course.
The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.
noun
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Desire
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druthers -
A person's preference in a matter
If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.
verb
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Attack
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cruel -
Causing physical or mental pain
It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.
noun
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Dangerous
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nosedive -
A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability.
After the scandal, the company’s stock took a nosedive.
adjective
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Calm
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placid -
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
With the sun setting in the distance, Jenny was as placid as the calm waters around her.
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mellow -
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness
Warren felt relaxed as the mellow sounds of classical music played on the radio.
verb
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Slow
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trudge -
Walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
Despite hours on the mountain, the skiers trudged up the hill until they reached the top.
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borderline -
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
Because she was only a borderline diabetic, she didn't need insulin shots, and could maintain her blood-sugar level through diet and by staying away from sweets.
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Weak
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wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
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Friendly
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intermediary -
One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion.
The UN formed a committee to act as an intermediary in the negotiations to end the war.
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inundate -
Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.
