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blare
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound (verb)
maul
(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing (verb)
rustle
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper (verb)
schlep
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy. (verb)
shimmer
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly (verb)
squirm
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort (verb)
barb
A remark that is funny but unkind. (noun)
gobbledygook
Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense (noun)
gulp
An act of gulping food or drink (noun)
nook
Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting. (noun)
stubble
Short stalks of growth (noun)
belch
To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth. (verb)
gab
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters (verb)
groggy
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow (adjective)
brandish
To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement (verb)
minuscule
Very small, tiny or microscopic. (adjective)
cantankerous
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative (adjective)
dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent (adjective)
fervor
Intense and passionate feeling (noun)
peppy
Lively and high-spirited (adjective)
groan
To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance (verb)
bombard
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles (verb)
pious
Devoutly religious (adjective)
odious
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive. (adjective)
punctual
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged. (adjective)
grieve
To feel great sadness about the loss of something (verb)
camaraderie
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together. (noun)
loom
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future (verb)
gingerly
To act in a way that is careful and cautious: (adjective)
contrived
Artificial and difficult to believe. (adjective)
champion
Somone who wins, for himself or for others. (noun)
narrative
A story or a description of a series of events (noun)
shard
A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance (noun)
insurrection
A violent revolt against a government (noun)
grunt
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person (noun)
nibble
A small bite of something, usually food. (noun)
nod
An act of nodding the head (noun)
shriek
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream (noun)
slump
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something (noun)
lull
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity (noun)
arrogant
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive. (adjective)
beast
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with. (noun)
breach
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement. (noun)
compulsion
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement. (noun)
droop
To hang or bend downward limply. (verb)
embrace
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection. (noun)
evoke
To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind. (verb)
flashback
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books. (noun)
galvanize
To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison. (verb)
plight
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity. (noun)
shortcut
A simplified way to complete a task, often by bypassing steps in a process; or a path or way that reduces the usual time or distance required to reach a destination. (noun)
stuff
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner. (verb)
wonder
To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement. (verb)
revulsion
A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something, that makes a person what to distance themselves from it. (noun)
unforgiving
Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong. (adjective)
decay
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged. (verb)
acrimony
Showing feelings of anger and bitterness. (noun)
extravagant
Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources. (adjective)
contemplate
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way. (verb)
uplifted
Feeling happy and full of hope. (adjective)