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baffle
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify. (verb)
clinch
To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain) (verb)
clutch
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly (verb)
heckle
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse (verb)
hobnob
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status (verb)
quash
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure (verb)
blurb
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement (noun)
buffoon
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown (noun)
glitch
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer (noun)
hovel
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling (noun)
mongrel
A dog of no definable type or breed (noun)
stunt
Prevent from growing or developing properly (verb)
chummy
On friendly terms; friendly (adjective)
disgruntled
Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help. (adjective)
frumpy
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned (adjective)
glum
Unhappy and quiet (adjective)
humdrum
Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting. (adjective)
ragtag
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character (adjective)
tangy
Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp (adjective)
mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear (adjective)
crush
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully (verb)
fabulous
Amazingly good; wonderful (adjective)
cataclysm
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world (noun)
gruesome
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury: (adjective)
undercut
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors (verb)
pauper
A very poor person (noun)
thrust
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction (verb)
virile
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive (adjective)
collide
What happens when a moving object hits something violently (verb)
conjure
To make something appear (verb)
monotonous
Repetitious and boring (adjective)
mediocre
Having poor to average quality. (adjective)
pugnacious
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people (adjective)
cliffhanger
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next (noun)
luxurious
Very comfortable and expensive (adjective)
squawk
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person (noun)
jeer
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them. (noun)
dash
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily (noun)
arouse
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement. (verb)
chunk
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut. (noun)
critical
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something. (adjective)
drift
To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water. (verb)
encounter
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance. (verb)
ghetto
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community. (noun)
neophyte
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity. (noun)
malfunction
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended. (noun)
premium
A higher or superior quality or value compared to the standard or basic version. (adjective)
counterfeit
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud. (adjective)
scan
To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this. (verb)
semblance
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it. (noun)
stickler
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing. (adjective)
tomboy
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports. (noun)
wondrous
Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary. (adjective)
hiccup
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound. (noun)
dilettante
Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise. (noun)
spotlight
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it. (verb)
agenda
A list or outline of things to be considered or done (noun)
responsible
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it (adjective)
moody
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly (adjective)
fictitious
Imaginary, not real, made up and not true. (adjective)