buffer -
A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.
When Fred skidded off the road on his motorcycle, his helmet was a thankful buffer that prevented a head injury.
noun
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shriek -
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
The boy let out a shriek as the butterfly landed on his nose and refused to leave.
verb
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Unfriendly
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scowl -
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.
adjective
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horrendous -
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible
Walton traveled through the horrendous aftermath of the hurricane that destroyed his town.
noun
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Stupid
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lackey -
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.
verb
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defuse -
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.
noun
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puddle -
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.
noun
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Powerless
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scapegoat -
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.
verb
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shirk -
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.
Employees who shirk their duties result in unhappy customers and lower profits.
adjective
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extraneous -
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.
verb
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jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
verb
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slosh -
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.
The wine sloshed inside the glass as it was being poured.
