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dither
To be indecisive (verb)
frolic
To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner. (verb)
goad
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction (verb)
josh
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way (verb)
lambaste
To criticize someone or something harshly (verb)
ogle
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way (verb)
quiver
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion (verb)
straddle
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something. (verb)
tinkle
To make a light, clear ringing sound (verb)
wend
To move slowly using an indirect route. (verb)
glutton
An excessively greedy eater (noun)
smidgen
A small amount of something (noun)
stupor
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility (noun)
tumble
(typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong (verb)
frazzled
To feel completely exhausted and worn out, and unable to think straight, after a great deal of mental or physical effort (adjective)
yummy
(of food) delicious (adjective)
smitten
Overwhelmed or struck by something, usually love (adjective)
stumble
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall (verb)
crumble
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration (verb)
hoax
A humorous or malicious deception (noun)
hurdle
a problem that you must solve or deal with before you can make progress. (noun)
gutsy
Showing courage, determination, and spirit (adjective)
sniff
To draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt (verb)
kindle
To light or set on fire (verb)
succumb
To not be able to resist and finally to give into pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. (verb)
unhinged
Mentally unbalanced and unstable (adjective)
entice
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage (verb)
gargantuan
Enormous (adjective)
uncouth
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace (adjective)
mercurial
Changing emotions suddenly and often (adjective)
guise
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive (noun)
harried
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others (adjective)
obese
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health (adjective)
drizzle
Light rain falling in very fine drops (noun)
huddle
A group where people have come close to together (noun)
awesome
amazing, breathtaking, or overwhelming (adjective)
despondent
Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm (adjective)
devastation
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely. (noun)
fawning
Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power. (adjective)
inhibitions
A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions. (noun)
maven
A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area. (noun)
prosperity
A period or condition of economic growth, affluence, and stability. (noun)
sporadic
Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances. (adjective)
steeped
Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief. (adjective)
streamline
To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps. (verb)
tricky
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is. (adjective)
verdict
An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion. (noun)
bend
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight. (verb)
backfire
To have the opposite effect of what was intended, usually producing a negative result. (verb)
lopsided
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other. (adjective)
migrate
To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently. (verb)
waver
To go back and forth between choices or opinions. (verb)
wreckage
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed. (adjective)
alert
Awake, watchful, and paying close attention. (adjective)
likewise
In a similar way. (adjective)
inventive
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally. (adjective)
pest
An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance (noun)
comprehend
To understand something completely (verb)
diversify
To expand choices by developing a wider range of products, interests, or skills. (verb)
droplet
A very small drop of liquid. (noun)