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Which two words have connotations that emphasize restriction?

The Not-So-Big Day

The day of the big soccer tournament had arrived, and Jillian was not in a good mood. Part of her bad mood was due to her teammates’ unending chatter, but most of it was due to the pesky weather. Usually, the rain showers lasted anywhere between a few minutes to an hour. But this time, the downpour had started last night and refused to show any signs of stopping. Even if it did let up, there was no hope for Jillian. The constant rain had turned the soccer field into a mire, filled with slushy mud that would trap feet and pull people down. Both coaches said they did not want their teams to play in such a swamp. Unless someone had access to an indoor gym big enough to fit 20 players, Jillian knew she would be stuck inside talking rather than outside playing on the field.