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boggle verb
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something
dally verb
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
dangle verb
To hang or swing loosely
irk verb
To irritate and annoy someone
mosey verb
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
quibble verb
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
slog verb
To move with determination against difficult obstacles
bevy noun
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women
clump noun
A compacted mass or lump of something
clunker noun
An old, run-down vehicle or machine
fiasco noun
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way
fop noun
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
nozzle noun
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
penchant noun
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
prattle noun
Foolish or inconsequential talk
yelp nounverb
verb
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm
plump adjective
Having a full rounded shape
splendid adjective
Magnificent; very impressive
squirt nounverb
verb
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
fumble nounverb
verb
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
scathing adjective
Witheringly scornful; severely critical
tedious adjective
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
notorious adjective
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
champ noun
Informal abbreviation of Champion.
despicable adjective
Deserving hatred and contempt
fatigue noun
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
unflappable adjective
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
hover verb
To remain in one place in the air
prosper verb
To succeed in material terms; be financially successful
niceties noun
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
preposterous adjective
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
stunning adjective
Extremely beautiful or attractive
windfall noun
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
glide verb
To move easily and smoothly
nuts adjective
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way
emphatic noun
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt
intriguing adjective
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
dissipate verb
To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears
crucial adjective
Of central and extreme importance
undermine verb
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
fink nounverb
noun
An unpleasant or contemptible person
boundless adjective
Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited.
courteous adjective
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
defective adjective
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
destiny noun
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
escalate verb
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
fortitude adjective
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.
lust noun
A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.
mandatory adjective
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.
metropolis noun
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.
pushback noun
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection.
snore verb
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
theoretical adjective
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.
wreck nounverb
noun
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
tenterhooks noun
Waiting nervously for something to happen.
undercover adjective
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.
unrepentant adjective
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
reap verb
To get something, usually something good, as a result of your or other people's planning and actions.
monstrous adjective
Abnormally bad or shocking
mystical adjective
Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.