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careen
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way (verb)
tattle
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing (verb)
punk
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others (noun)
rabble
A disorderly crowd; a mob (noun)
tinge
A trace of some color (noun)
blitz
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz (verb)
crank
Someone who others think has unusual ideas or behaves strangely (noun)
chintzy
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material (adjective)
flimsy
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged (adjective)
jilted
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover) (adjective)
niggling
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way (adjective)
raunchy
Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit (adjective)
smack
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment (verb)
interminable
Endless (often used hyperbolically) (adjective)
pathetic
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness (adjective)
angst
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general (noun)
brat
A child, typically a badly behaved one (noun)
ambush
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them: (verb)
devastate
To destroy something completely (verb)
devious
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals. (adjective)
phantom
An appearance or illusion without material substance (noun)
ramifications
The possible results of an action (noun)
elite
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability. (adjective)
vague
Not clear (adjective)
marathon
Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort (adjective)
haphazard
acting without an organized plan (adjective)
spoof
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect (noun)
sketch
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture (noun)
coherent
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought. (adjective)
confront
To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person. (verb)
cover-up
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority. (noun)
crash
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully. (noun)
craze
A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something. (noun)
domineering
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner. (adjective)
embolden
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something. (verb)
expose
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret. (verb)
hijack
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit. (verb)
mouthwatering
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite. (adjective)
offensive
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language. (adjective)
outskirts
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated. (noun)
offspring
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation. (noun)
mischief
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals. (noun)
overreach
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result. (verb)
pleasant
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior. (adjective)
spiteful
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy. (adjective)
splinter
A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object. (noun)
splinter
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion. (verb)
stabilize
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control. (verb)
stellar
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance. (adjective)
bestial
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like. (adjective)
inclination
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire. (noun)
remark
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact. (noun)
culpable
Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened. (adjective)
dependent
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed. (adjective)
adventurous
Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences. (adjective)
exceptional
Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity. (adjective)
terrifying
Very frightening and causing extreme fear. (adjective)
proclaim
To announce something publicly and proudly. (verb)
gleaming
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished. (adjective)
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