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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