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boggle
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something (verb)
dally
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time (verb)
dangle
To hang or swing loosely (verb)
irk
To irritate and annoy someone (verb)
mosey
To walk or move in a leisurely manner (verb)
quibble
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter (verb)
slog
To move with determination against difficult obstacles (verb)
bevy
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women (noun)
clump
A compacted mass or lump of something (noun)
clunker
An old, run-down vehicle or machine (noun)
fiasco
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way (noun)
fop
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy (noun)
nozzle
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid (noun)
penchant
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something (noun)
prattle
Foolish or inconsequential talk (noun)
yelp
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm (verb)
plump
Having a full rounded shape (adjective)
splendid
Magnificent; very impressive (adjective)
squirt
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet (verb)
fumble
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something (verb)
scathing
Witheringly scornful; severely critical (adjective)
tedious
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous (adjective)
notorious
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed (adjective)
champ
Informal abbreviation of Champion. (noun)
despicable
Deserving hatred and contempt (adjective)
fatigue
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness (noun)
unflappable
Having or showing calmness in a crisis (adjective)
hover
To remain in one place in the air (verb)
prosper
To succeed in material terms; be financially successful (verb)
niceties
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy (noun)
preposterous
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. (adjective)
stunning
Extremely beautiful or attractive (adjective)
windfall
A large amount of money received unexpectedly. (noun)
glide
To move easily and smoothly (verb)
nuts
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way (adjective)
emphatic
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt (noun)
intriguing
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious (adjective)
dissipate
To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears (verb)
crucial
Of central and extreme importance (adjective)
undermine
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization (verb)
fink
An unpleasant or contemptible person (noun)
boundless
Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited. (adjective)
courteous
Marked by good manners and consideration for others. (adjective)
defective
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality. (adjective)
destiny
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future. (noun)
escalate
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity. (verb)
fortitude
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up. (adjective)
lust
A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature. (noun)
mandatory
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority. (adjective)
metropolis
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center. (noun)
pushback
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection. (noun)
snore
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping. (verb)
theoretical
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true. (adjective)
wreck
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed. (noun)
tenterhooks
Waiting nervously for something to happen. (noun)
undercover
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information. (adjective)
unrepentant
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong. (adjective)
reap
To get something, usually something good, as a result of your or other people's planning and actions. (verb)
monstrous
Abnormally bad or shocking (adjective)
mystical
Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination. (adjective)