The Three-Headed Beast

dread

a strong feeling that something bad is going to happen

When I saw a missed call from my sister at 3 a.m., I was filled with dread about why she was calling.

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hysterical

showing extreme and uncontrolled emotion

My friend becomes hysterical every time he watches his favorite soccer team play.

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bridle

a set of straps and bands that is used to control a horse while riding it

When I took riding lessons, one of the first things I learned was how to put a bridle on a horse.

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lure

to attract or tempt

My rabbit didn’t want to go back to her cage, so I tried to lure her in with her favorite snack.

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dissolves

mixes with a liquid and becomes part of it

The sugar quickly dissolves in the tea when you stir it with a spoon.

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