Published Aug 15, 2024
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in·hib·it·ed /ɪnˈhɪbətəd, ɪnˈhɪbɪtəd/ adjective
too embarrassed or nervous to do or say what you want SYN shy
vig·i·lant /ˈvɪdʒələnt, ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ adjective
giving careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity:
hind1 /haɪnd/ adjective [only before noun]
cra·dle1 /ˈkreɪdl/ noun
ruck·us /ˈrʌkəs/ noun [singular]
especially American English informal