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bellow
For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger. (verb)
conk
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object. (verb)
crinkle
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression (verb)
flinch
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain (verb)
jut
To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something (verb)
ramble
To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route. (verb)
rebuff
To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner (verb)
shirk
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility. (verb)
brouhaha
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something (noun)
puffery
Exaggerated or false praise (noun)
ditzy
Silly or scatterbrained (adjective)
forlorn
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy (adjective)
scraggly
(of a person or animal) thin and bony (adjective)
stingy
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous (adjective)
jargon
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand (noun)
outrageous
Shockingly bad or excessive (adjective)
tantrum
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child (noun)
sparkle
To shine brightly with flashes of light (verb)
kinship
A sharing of characteristics or origins (adjective)
zealot
A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits. (noun)
dope
A stupid person (noun)
nefarious
An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked. (adjective)
toggle
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle (verb)
beggar
A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food (noun)
banter
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks (noun)
expanse
An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface (noun)
ignoramus
An ignorant or stupid person (noun)
swivel
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel (verb)
farfetched
Very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe (adjective)
niche
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation (noun)
pierce
To go through something completely, from one end to another (verb)
remnant
A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone. (noun)
stately
An attitude that commands respect (adjective)
prevail
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious (verb)
weird
Very strange or unexpected (adjective)
plunder
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property (noun)
screech
A loud, harsh, piercing cry (noun)
smack
A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand (noun)
adept
Highly skilled or proficient at something. (adjective)
discern
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought (verb)
embark
To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action. (verb)
idolize
To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship. (verb)
irreconcilable
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible. (adjective)
overlap
The way two things can share space, features, or time. (verb)
perturbed
Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption. (adjective)
ponderous
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious. (adjective)
pushover
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves. (noun)
reclusive
Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy. (adjective)
revive
To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant. (verb)
spurt
To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream. (verb)
temperamental
Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament. (adjective)
unnerving
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure. (adjective)
zoom
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound. (verb)
tidy
To clean up or arrange things neatly. (verb)
addict
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol. (noun)
sip
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time. (verb)
heirloom
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations. (noun)
arbitrary
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system (adjective)
fancy
Not plain or ordinary; ornamental and decorative (adjective)
overlook
To fail to see or notice something. (verb)