Vocabulary

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Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end.

Paused : interrupt action or speech briefly.

Slowed : reduce one’s speed or the speed of a vehicle or process.

Postponed : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.

Hesitated : pause in indecision before saying or doing something.

Synonym of Hesitated is Paused

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Soothing : having a gently calming effect.

Homesick : experiencing a longing for one’s home during a period of absence from it.

Diseased : suffering from disease.

Indolent : wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Nostalgic : feeling, evoking, or characterized by nostalgia; sentimental.

Synonym of Nostalgic is Homesick

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Limited : restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.

Demarcated : set the boundaries or limits of.

Explained : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

Interpreted : explain the meaning of (information or actions).

Defined : mark out the boundary or limits of.

Synonym of Defined is Demarcated

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Ridicule : the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour.

Cheat : act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

Convince : cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

Flatter : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one’s own interests.

Cozen : trick or deceive.

Synonym of Cozen is Cheat

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Initially : at first.

Primarily : for the most part; mainly.

Ultimately : finally; in the end.

Gradually : in a gradual way; slowly; by degrees.

Eventually : in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.

Synonym of Eventually is Ultimately

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Critics : a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something.

Flatterers : a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely; a sycophant.

Foppish : (of a man) concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way.

Detractor : a person who disparages someone or something.

Sycophants : a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

Synonym of Sycophants is Flatterers

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Splotched : make a daub, blot, or smear on.

Itching : be the site of or cause an itch.

Sandy : covered in or consisting mostly of sand.

Furry : covered with fur.

Sabulous : being sandy or gritty.

Synonym of Sabulous is Sandy

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Inflexible : unwilling to change or compromise.

Bitter : having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

Good-natured : kind, friendly, and patient.

Sarcastic : Ironic.

Ironic : marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

Synonym of Ironic is Sarcastic

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Borrow : take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.

Promote : support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.

Collect : bring or gather together (a number of things).

Bungle : carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently.

Botch : carry out (a task) badly or carelessly.

Synonym of Botch is Bungle

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Uncertain : not able to be relied on; not known or definite.

Agreeable : quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Talkative : fond of or given to talking.

Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury.

Perilous : full of danger or risk.

Synonym of Perilous is Dangerous