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linger verb
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
muffle verb
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
muss verb
To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy
pucker verb
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
flair noun
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
hoopla noun
Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss
imp noun
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
patsy noun
A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something
spate noun
A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession
shriek nounverb
verb
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
frisky adjective
Playful and full of energy
hifalutin adjective
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
miffed adjective
Annoy
motley adjective
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
perky adjective
Cheerful and lively
astonish verb
To surprise or impress (someone) greatly
jolt nounverb
verb
To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way
crag noun
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
bewildered adjective
To be completely confused because of an overload of information.
grime noun
Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin
chore noun
An unpleasant and boring task, but one that needs to be done.
treacherous adjective
Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.
hype noun
Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false
sabotage verb
To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
elusive adjective
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
finesse nounverb
verb
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
inconsolable adjective
So sad that a person cannot be comforted
unfazed adjective
Not surprised or worried
dissipated adjective
Spending too much time on physical pleasures that are not good for your health.
nincompoop noun
A stupid or foolish person
slender adjective
Attractively thin
sizzle nounverb
noun
A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking
holler nounverb
noun
A loud cry or shout
bargain nounverb
verb
To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
bunch noun
A large amount or number of something.
cluster nounverb
verb
To stand or be positioned close together in a group.
defuse verb
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
dominate verb
To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.
esoteric adjective
Difficult to understand unless one has specific knowledge or interest.
flareup noun
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
integrity adjective
The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles.
jitters noun
Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.
obsolete adjective
No longer in use, especially because something newer or better has replaced it.
no-no noun
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
plumb verb
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
reckless adjective
Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.
repressed adjective
Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress.
superstar noun
A person who is extremely talented or admired in a particular field.
undoing noun
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
wizard noun
A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.
whisper noun
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
luxury noun
A condition of abundance, great ease and comfort.
shock nounverb
verb
To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.
suave adjective
Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way.
sidekick noun
A person who plays a secondary but crucial role, often helping or supporting someone more prominent.
acute adjective
Very sharp and intense.
sweetie noun
A very lovable person, a darling, used as a term of endearment.
hedonism noun
The idea that pleasure is the main goal of life.
enormous adjective
Extremely large in size or amount
lowly adjective
Low in status or importance;.