Eavesdrop – To secretly listen to other people’s conversations without their knowledge.
Example Sentence: I accidentally eavesdropped on a conversation about the surprise party.
Loathsome – Extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or hateful.
Example Sentence: The villain’s loathsome behaviour made everyone avoid him.
Pushy – Excessively forceful or demanding in trying to get what one wants.
Example Sentence: The salesperson was so pushy that I decided not to buy anything.
Coerce – To force or pressure someone into doing something against their will.
Example Sentence: No one should be coerced into making a decision they are uncomfortable with.
Propel – To drive, push, or move something forward.
Example Sentence: Strong winds propelled the sailboat across the lake.
Turbulence – Violent or unsteady movement, especially in air or water; a state of disorder.
Example Sentence: The plane encountered turbulence during the storm.
Wringing – Twisting or squeezing something tightly; often used in the phrase “wringing one’s hands” to show anxiety.
Example Sentence: She sat in the waiting room, wringing her hands with worry.
Mire – A difficult situation from which it is hard to escape; also, soft muddy ground.
Example Sentence: The company found itself in a financial mire after years of poor management.
Aspersion – A damaging or false remark that attacks someone’s reputation.
Example Sentence: He took offence at the aspersions cast on his integrity.
Oesophagus – The tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.
Example Sentence: Food travels down the oesophagus before reaching the stomach.
