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ebb
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen. (verb)
filch
To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way (verb)
gush
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly (verb)
lurk
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something (verb)
rook
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them (verb)
snatch
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way (verb)
wallow
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way (verb)
drawl
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds (noun)
foible
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character. (noun)
gig
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians (noun)
morsel
A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful (noun)
muck
Dirt, grime or messy substance. (noun)
prude
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity (noun)
leech
To habitually exploit or rely on (verb)
bogus
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted) (adjective)
dowdy
(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman) (adjective)
tawdry
Showy but cheap and of poor quality (adjective)
stigma
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person (noun)
crass
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence (adjective)
outcast
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group (noun)
drench
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it. (verb)
vain
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth (adjective)
phony
Not genuine; fraudulent (adjective)
ostentatious
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice (adjective)
roam
To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area (verb)
bulky
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy (adjective)
torrent
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid (noun)
renegade
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles (noun)
racy
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually (adjective)
doodle
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored. (verb)
stilted
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal (adjective)
purge
To get rid of undesirable things (verb)
shaky
Weak and unstable (adjective)
inexplicable
Impossible to explain (adjective)
mute
Being silent (adjective)
skinny
Being too thin (adjective)
rendezvous
An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other. (noun)
absentminded
Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought. (adjective)
squint
An act or instance of squinting (noun)
limp
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness (noun)
ascend
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance. (verb)
cognizant
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action. (adjective)
crux
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome. (noun)
enthusiasm
A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion. (noun)
halo
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels. (noun)
impasse
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock. (noun)
outbreak
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict. (noun)
passion
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion. (noun)
puncture
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully. (verb)
singlehanded
Done by one person alone, without assistance or collaboration from others. (adjective)
wicked
Morally bad or evil in character or actions. (adjective)
intangible
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure. (adjective)
intercept
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination. (verb)
alluring
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. (noun)
zenith
The highest point that something can reach. (noun)
guru
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide. (noun)
crash
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise. (verb)
punchline
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point. (noun)
excerpt
A short part taken from a speech, book, film (noun)
upright
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct. (adjective)