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bandy
To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said (verb)
fritter
To waste or squander time, money or resources. (verb)
languish
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble (verb)
scoff
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way (verb)
seethe
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger. (verb)
shudder
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear (verb)
slither
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion (verb)
swerve
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you. (verb)
trounce
To defeat heavily in a contest (verb)
chump
A foolish or easily deceived person (noun)
gewgaw
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless (noun)
hotshot
An important or exceptionally able person (noun)
scam
A dishonest scheme; a fraud (noun)
scribble
Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly (verb)
throng
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area) (verb)
dandy
Excellent (adjective)
glib
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow (adjective)
posh
Elegant or stylishly luxurious (adjective)
skittish
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared (adjective)
yucky
Messy or disgusting (adjective)
bonanza
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits (noun)
vivid
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind (adjective)
boondoggle
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value (noun)
folly
An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish (noun)
fickle
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. (adjective)
haven
A place of safety or refuge (noun)
vindictive
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge (adjective)
gripe
To complain about something that is bothering you (verb)
outburst
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger (noun)
bashful
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy (adjective)
purgatory
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering (noun)
gargle
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful (verb)
enchant
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure. (verb)
scatterbrained
Disorganized and lacking in concentration. (adjective)
intrigue
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities (verb)
rouse
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited (verb)
delude
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true (verb)
sprawling
Spread out over a large area. (adjective)
evade
To avoid or escape from someone or something. (verb)
spellbound
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell (adjective)
apocalypse
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change (noun)
whirl
A rapid movement around and around (noun)
flirt
A person who habitually flirts (noun)
rampage
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people (noun)
abyss
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm. (noun)
anachronism
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era. (noun)
choppy
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts. (adjective)
devoid
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected. (adjective)
insignificant
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. (adjective)
morale
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication. (noun)
nurture
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something. (verb)
tainted
Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable. (adjective)
milestone
A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement. (noun)
piecemeal
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time. (adjective)
pungent
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell. (adjective)
snare
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise (verb)
misguided
Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning. (adjective)
injustice
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly. (noun)
brisk
Active, fast, and energetic. (adjective)
entrap
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape. (verb)