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Inundated

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(v) to load with an excessive, huge amount or number of something. Example: Ms. Russo is inundated with emails to read.

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Grievous

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(adj) causing grief or pain; hard to bear. Another word for grievous is painful.

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Flourish

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(v) to thrive or prosper. Example: Plants flourish with sunlight and water.

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Flourished

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(v) to wave in the air. Example: The baseball player flourished his hat above his head to say hello to his fans.

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Recede

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(v) to move back or to drop to a lower level. Antonym: advance.

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Advance

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(v) to move forward or make progress. Antonym of recede.

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Ruthless

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(adj) having no compassion or pity; cruel.

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Painful

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(adj) causing physical or emotional pain; distressing.

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Prosper

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(v) to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial or material terms.

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Thrive

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(v) to grow or develop well or vigorously.