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consideration (N) |
careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision: proposals put forward for consideration |
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Grief(N) |
extreme sadness, especially because someone you love has died
The grief she felt over Helen's death was almost unbearable. |
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Helpless(Adj) |
unable to look after yourself or to do anything to help yourself: He began to feel depressed and helpless. |
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Impulsive(adj) |
someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first: Rosa was impulsive and sometimes regretted things she'd done. |
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Mainpulate(v) |
to make someone think and behave exactly as you want them to, by skilfully deceiving or influencing them: He was one of those men who manipulated people. |
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Manners(N) |
the way in which something is done or happens It seemed rather an odd manner of deciding things. |
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Proceed(v) |
to continue to do something that has already been planned or started The government was determined to proceed with the election. |
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Reinforce(v) |
to give support to an opinion, idea, or feeling, and make it stronger: The film reinforces the idea that women should be pretty and dumb. |
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Scream at the top of(their)lungs |
something that is arranged or shaped in this pattern
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Slam(V) |
if a door, gate etc slams, or if someone slams it, it shuts with a loud noise. We heard a car door slam. |
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Wail(v) |
to say something in a loud, sad, and complaining way: 'But what shall I do?' Bernard wailed. |
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Writhe(v) |
to twist your body from side to side violently, especially because you are suffering pain He lay writhing in pain. |
