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Schlepper someone who carries things that are clumsy or difficult to move
Riding shotgun- sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver; term comes from the early 1900s and refers to armed guards, often carrying shotguns, who would protect the cargo and the driver of a vehicle
Claustrophobic- a claustrophobic place feels uncomfortably closed or crowded
Precarious- if something is done in a precarious manner, it is done in a dangerously unstable or insecure way
Prestigious- if something is prestigious, it has a greater level of people’s respect or honor than others like it
Mouthing off- a slang term meaning to express opinions or complaints in a loud, rude manner
Priority a priority is the thing that is most important to a person in a particular situation or relationship
Capabilities the things one is able to do or the talents one is able to develop
Noble- having or showing qualities of honor
Degrading lowering or reducing rank, dignity, respect, quality, or value
Congested- overcrowded
Prosperous successful; well-to-do
Allure- an allure is a power of attraction, an ability to interest or entice others
Ravage destroy in a severe, drastic way
Deteriorate to fall apart; to break down in quality or value
Perseverance to have perseverance is to stay focused on a plan, a belief, or a purpose
Instilled introduced slowly and with consistent, constant effort
Lackluster- lacking brightness and energy; dull
Indifferently- without interest or feeling; either for or against
Commission- the act of granting an individual certain powers or authority to carry out a particular duty; also, an official document from a government granting a particular rank in the armed forces.
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