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bash
To hit hard and forcefully (verb)
bicker
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant. (verb)
dwindle
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength (verb)
evince
To cause a feeling to reveal itself. (verb)
squabble
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter (verb)
swaddle
To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth (verb)
taint
To contaminate or pollute something. (verb)
tinker
To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way, often to no useful effect (verb)
bangle
An ornamental band worn round the arm or occasionally the ankle. (noun)
clod
A lump of earth or clay (noun)
glob
A lump of a semiliquid substance (noun)
flicker
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness (verb)
cranky
Easily irritated or annoyed (adjective)
dismal
Depressing; dreary (adjective)
savvy
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment (adjective)
seedy
Sordid and disreputable (adjective)
glee
Great delight (noun)
scourge
A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering (noun)
rummage
To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle (verb)
flatter
To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain. (verb)
spooky
An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear. (adjective)
elegant
Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner (adjective)
glitter
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light (verb)
plead
To make an emotional appeal (verb)
stupendous
Extremely impressive (adjective)
streak
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings. (verb)
greedy
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power (adjective)
extravaganza
An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production (noun)
adore
To love and respect (someone) deeply (verb)
scamper
(especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement (verb)
ruddy
(of a person's face) having a healthy red color (adjective)
prompt
To be on time (adjective)
wimpy
Fearful and lacking courage (adjective)
scramble
To mix together in a confused way (verb)
evasive
To avoid giving clear direct answers to questions. (adjective)
strangle
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat (verb)
stomp
To step on something with force. (verb)
foolproof
A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed. (adjective)
queasy
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious. (adjective)
unsettling
Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing. (adjective)
flawless
Perfect and without any imperfections (adjective)
cutthroat
Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways (adjective)
blitz
An intensive or sudden military attack (noun)
bulge
A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface (noun)
flex
The action or state of flexing (noun)
peek
A quick and typically furtive look (noun)
slap
A quick hit with the flat part of the hand (noun)
anonymous
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name. (adjective)
bruise
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability. (verb)
confrontational
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way. (adjective)
edible
Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared. (adjective)
handsome
Well-proportioned, aesthetically pleasing, or having a pleasing appearance. (adjective)
hobby
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation. (noun)
periphery
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object, outside the central focus. (noun)
subservient
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive. (adjective)
digression
Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else. (noun)
impregnable
Unable to be broken into or captured. (adjective)
crestfallen
Sad and disappointed, because something one was hoping for did not happen. (adjective)
virtuoso
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something. (noun)
affliction
Something that causes pain or suffering. (noun)