moribund -
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.
The moribund patient was kept alive by machines in the hospital’s intensive care unit.
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whine -
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.
adjective
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Confused
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traumatized -
Being severely shocked, disturbed, and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain.
He survived the battle, but was traumatized by the violence he witnessed, and it took a long time for him to recover.
verb
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wreak -
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.
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headlong -
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
His chance of success was not good, because in his excitement, he dove headlong into the project without a plan.
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Delay
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evade -
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
For years after stealing the jewels from the Jewelry store, Marcel managed to evade being caught.
noun
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Uncomfortable
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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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Big
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sprawling -
Spread out over a large area.
Sunshine Acres was a sprawling housing development of hundreds of houses over an very large area.
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throng -
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
The handful of musicians on stage were outnumbered by the enormous throng of people in the audience.
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bolt -
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..
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Dishonest
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.
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sprint -
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
The kids sprinted to catch the bus before it left.
