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assuage verb
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
coddle verb
To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way
cower verb
To crouch down in fear
eke verb
To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty
flick verb
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
munch verb
To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws
mutter verb
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
shuffle verb
To move similar things from one position or place to another.
shush verb
To tell or signal (someone) to be silent
slake verb
To quench or satisfy one's thirst
trammel verb
To hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting; to prevent freedom of action
writhe verb
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
slur noun
An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation
sprawl nounverb
verb
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
clad adjective
Clothed
doddering adjective
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age
squat verb
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs
tedium noun
The state of being tedious
hefty adjective
Large, heavy, and powerful
resilient adjective
To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.
cunning noun
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
superb adjective
Excellent
commotion noun
A state of confused and noisy disturbance
defiant adjective
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.
hypocrite noun
Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in
noxious adjective
Poisonous or very harmful.
risqué adjective
Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
muted adjective
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.
intimidating adjective
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety
bumble verb
To act or speak in a confused manner.
flop nounverb
noun
A failure
muddle nounverb
noun
An untidy and disorganized state or collection
rant nounverb
noun
A spell of ranting; a tirade
fumble nounverb
noun
An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
sprinkle nounverb
noun
A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface
grin nounverb
noun
A broad smile
guffaw nounverb
noun
A very loud and hearty laugh
slander nounverb
noun
A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
purge nounverb
noun
The act of getting rid of undesirable things
belittle verb
To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.
blend noun
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously.
cavalier adjective
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.
crybaby noun
Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.
deceitful adjective
Intentionally misleading or dishonest.
humility noun
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance.
imposition noun
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.
mindset noun
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.
enthralled adjective
To be totally fascinated and filled with delight and wonder about something.
relinquish verb
To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.
retreat nounverb
verb
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
sober adjective
Serious and thoughtful in mood or behavior, not playful or exaggerated; or not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; clear-minded.
tardy adjective
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
ridiculous adjective
Deserving or inviting mockery or laughter due to being absurd or unreasonable; outrageously unreasonable or exaggerated in a way that provokes disbelief.
sarcastic adjective
Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.
traumatized adjective
Being severely shocked, disturbed, and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain.
conformist noun
A person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs, rather than doing things that are different or original.
fragmented adjective
Froken or separated into distinct parts
inconceivable adjective
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable
skew verb
To cause something to be not straight or exact; to twist or distort.
fidelity noun
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.