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dawdle
To delay by taking more time than necessary (verb)
pander
To provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good, or reasonable. (verb)
plummet
To fall or drop straight down at high speed (verb)
refurbish
To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance. (verb)
swoop
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air (verb)
yap
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way. (verb)
blooper
An embarrassing error (noun)
crony
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors (noun)
gulch
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream (noun)
shambles
A state of total disorder (noun)
shenanigans
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering (noun)
smut
Obscene language or matter (noun)
zest
Great enthusiasm and energy (noun)
puke
To vomit (verb)
slouch
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way (verb)
batty
Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way (adjective)
mawkish
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way (adjective)
rickety
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse (adjective)
snag
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out (verb)
maverick
An unorthodox or independent-minded person (noun)
snob
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class (noun)
meek
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive (adjective)
gouge
To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something. (verb)
timid
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened (adjective)
charade
An act or event that is clearly false (noun)
skeptical
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations. (adjective)
optimum
The best way to acheive the desired result (adjective)
upgrade
To improve something to a higher level (verb)
relentless
To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively (adjective)
indulge
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do (verb)
belch
The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating. (noun)
slug
A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pes (noun)
torment
Severe physical or mental suffering (noun)
skid
An act of skidding or sliding (noun)
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour. (verb)
aspiration
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something. (noun)
brute
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence. (noun)
circuitous
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout. (adjective)
crust
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something (noun)
digress
To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion (verb)
disperse
To scatter or spread over a wide area. (verb)
expendable
Not essential, able to be used up or sacrificed without significant loss, easily replaced or not necessary for long-term use. (adjective)
exuberance
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy. (noun)
glow
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth. (verb)
haul
To pull or drag something with effort or force. (verb)
idyllic
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation. (adjective)
intertwined
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way. (adjective)
mere
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is. (adjective)
repertoire
The range of skills, techniques, or knowledge that someone is capable of performing or using. (noun)
roomy
Referring to an area, object, or place that feels generous in size and can accommodate many items or people. (adjective)
shock
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance. (noun)
stride
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction. (verb)
heretic
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion. (noun)
incendiary
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger. (adjective)
motivated
Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something. (adjective)
futility
the quality being ineffective, useless, unsuccessful, and achieving nothing. (noun)
pilfer
To steal, especially in small quantities (verb)
sacrilegious
To treat something holy or important without respect. (adjective)
skyrocket
To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success. (verb)
innovative
Using new ideas or new ways of doing something. (adjective)