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chafe
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits (verb)
funk
A state of depression (noun)
gusto
Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest (noun)
hubbub
General excitement and activity (noun)
prank
A practical joke or mischievous act (noun)
shindig
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something (noun)
tatters
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material (noun)
bluff
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions (verb)
tempo
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace (adjective)
vulgar
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined (adjective)
snippet
A small piece or brief extract (noun)
glaze
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish (verb)
weep
To shed tears (verb)
trek
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot (verb)
myriad
A countless or extremely great number (noun)
icky
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful (adjective)
ludicrous
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous (adjective)
downtrodden
Oppressed or treated badly by people in power (adjective)
turbulent
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm (adjective)
gangster
A member of a group of violent criminals (noun)
sparse
Thinly dispersed or scattered (adjective)
betray
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy (verb)
monumental
Great in importance, extent, or size (adjective)
fret
To be constantly worried or anxious. (verb)
irate
Angry and displeased (adjective)
trinket
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality: (noun)
profound
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning (adjective)
dumbfounded
So shocked that you cannot speak (adjective)
despair
Having no hope that things will get better. (noun)
chaos
A state of utter disorder and confusion (noun)
raging
Happening with a lot of force (adjective)
intuition
An ability to understand something with your feelings (noun)
frown
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness (noun)
boost
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement (noun)
lure
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something (noun)
arduous
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult. (adjective)
avert
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation. (verb)
casual
Relaxed and informal in manner or appearance. (adjective)
cramped
Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space. (adjective)
crude
Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners. (adjective)
feasible
Reasonable or likely to work effectively. (adjective)
leverage
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage (noun)
macabre
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects. (adjective)
overhaul
To change a system, process, or organization in a major way. (verb)
penniless
Having no money at all; completely broke. (adjective)
reprieve
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts. (verb)
stride
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps. (noun)
surefire
Guaranteed to produce a desired result. (adjective)
sweeping
Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough. (adjective)
upscale
Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas. (adjective)
widespread
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced (adjective)
mission
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance. (noun)
spoilsport
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others. (noun)
ingrate
A person who shows no gratitude, who does not show proper appreciation or thanks for something. (noun)
disintegrate
To weaken, decompose, and break apart as the result of time, impact or decay. (verb)
camouflage
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment. (noun)
infinitesimal
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured. (adjective)
fragment
A small piece that's come off a larger whole (noun)
laudable
Something that deserves praise or admiration. (adjective)
fidgety
Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition. (adjective)