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bilk
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them. (verb)
carouse
To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way (verb)
debunk
To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief) (verb)
ferret
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation (verb)
hoodwink
To deceive or trick someone. (verb)
mock
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner (verb)
plop
To drop gently and without making a loud noise. (verb)
pounce
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey (verb)
prowl
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey (verb)
wallop
To strike or hit someone or something very hard (verb)
yank
To quickly pull something (verb)
fogey
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes (noun)
snarl
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth (verb)
stash
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place (verb)
gaudy
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless (adjective)
grungy
Grimy; dirty (adjective)
nimble
Quick and light in movement or action; agile (adjective)
rigmarole
A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole) (noun)
docile
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive (adjective)
haughty
Arrogantly superior and disdainful (adjective)
luscious
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste (adjective)
trivia
Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value (noun)
dilemma
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones (noun)
dynamism
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality. (noun)
strife
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict (noun)
stagnate
Cease developing; become inactive or dull (adjective)
scheme
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong (verb)
invincible
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome (adjective)
rubbish
Waste material; refuse or litter (noun)
stammer
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words (verb)
cramps
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles (noun)
slander
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation (verb)
erupt
To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer (verb)
blot
To stain with a discoloring substance. (verb)
engrossing
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention (adjective)
massacre
An act of killing a lot of people (noun)
mirage
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real. (noun)
autocratic
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way. (adjective)
burden
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty. (noun)
hectic
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement. (adjective)
insatiable
Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite. (adjective)
intrusive
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space. (adjective)
irredeemable
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults. (adjective)
jeopardize
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something. (verb)
poke
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner. (verb)
provincial
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints. (adjective)
quest
A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration. (noun)
righteous
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral. (adjective)
swollen
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation. (adjective)
virtue
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty. (noun)
purify
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure (verb)
hypocrisy
Behavior that is the opposite of how one actually is, being fake by pretending to be one thing, and acting in the opposite way. (noun)
pittance
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected. (noun)
throngs
A large, densely packed crowd. (adjective)
shellshocked
Being confused and disorientd because of a sudden alarming and frightening experience. (adjective)
megalomaniac
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control. (noun)
intrepid
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations (adjective)
amnesia
A total or partial loss of memory (noun)
kibosh
When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances. (verb)
hiatus
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening. (noun)