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croon
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner (verb)
gobble
To eat something hurriedly and noisily (verb)
regale
To entertain or amuse people with talk (verb)
slink
To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner (verb)
sully
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile. (verb)
tweak
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement (verb)
segue
To move without stopping from one activity, topic, song, etc., to another. (verb)
blunder
A stupid or careless mistake (noun)
concoction
A mixture of various ingredients or elements (noun)
ilk
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense (noun)
pizzazz
An attractive combination of vitality and glamour (noun)
showdown
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute (noun)
shrew
A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered. (noun)
wheeze
To breathe loudly and with difficulty (noun)
berserk
To behave in a wild and uncontrolled way as a result of something unexpected happening. (adjective)
bonkers
Mentally unbalanced, mad and crazy, usually meant humorously (adjective)
canny
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters (adjective)
rife
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread (adjective)
havoc
Widespread destruction (noun)
flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude (adjective)
feeble
Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness (adjective)
flex
Bend (a limb or joint) (verb)
dwell
To live in or at a specified place (verb)
lucid
Expressed clearly; easy to understand (adjective)
glorious
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration. (adjective)
wail
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger (verb)
spectacular
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way (adjective)
precious
(of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly (adjective)
serene
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil (adjective)
wink
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting (verb)
trepidation
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen (noun)
travesty
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something (noun)
wee
Very small (adjective)
convoluted
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way. (adjective)
contentious
Likely to cause disagreement or argument (adjective)
hassle
Irritating inconvenience (noun)
crackle
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds (noun)
martyr
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs (noun)
chastise
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong. (verb)
compatible
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict. (adjective)
downsize
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something. (verb)
existential
Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom. (adjective)
fangs
Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom. (noun)
gala
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing. (noun)
induce
To persuade or influence someone to do something. (verb)
intervene
To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome. (verb)
knucklehead
A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes. (noun)
leeway
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes. (noun)
maneuver
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations. (noun)
nascent
Emerging or starting to grow, especially referring to ideas, industries, or movements. (adjective)
profuse
Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity. (adjective)
radical
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices. (adjective)
scandalous
Describing something that is morally or legally wrong and causes a great deal of gossip or anger in society. (adjective)
summit
The highest attainable level of achievement or success; also the highest point of a hill or mountain. (noun)
versatile
Capable of doing many things well; multi-talented (adjective)
violate
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect. (verb)
homestretch
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing. (noun)
booty
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something. (noun)
indifferent
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something. (adjective)
commiserate
To feel or express sympathy towards someone. (verb)