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ebb verb
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.
filch verb
To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way
gush verb
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
lurk verb
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
rook verb
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them
snatch verb
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way
wallow verb
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way
drawl noun
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
foible noun
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
gig noun
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
morsel noun
A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful
muck noun
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
prude noun
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
leech nounverb
verb
To habitually exploit or rely on
bogus adjective
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
dowdy adjective
(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)
tawdry adjective
Showy but cheap and of poor quality
stigma noun
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
crass adjective
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
outcast noun
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
drench verb
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.
vain adjective
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
phony adjective
Not genuine; fraudulent
ostentatious adjective
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
roam verb
To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area
bulky adjective
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy
torrent noun
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
renegade noun
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
racy adjective
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
doodle nounverb
verb
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
stilted adjective
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
purge nounverb
verb
To get rid of undesirable things
shaky adjective
Weak and unstable
inexplicable adjective
Impossible to explain
mute adjective
Being silent
skinny adjective
Being too thin
rendezvous noun
An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other.
absentminded adjective
Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.
squint nounverb
noun
An act or instance of squinting
limp nounverb
noun
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
ascend verb
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
cognizant adjective
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
crux noun
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
enthusiasm noun
A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.
halo noun
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
impasse noun
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.
outbreak noun
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
passion noun
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion.
puncture nounverb
verb
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
singlehanded adjective
Done by one person alone, without assistance or collaboration from others.
wicked adjective
Morally bad or evil in character or actions.
intangible adjective
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.
intercept verb
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
alluring noun
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
zenith noun
The highest point that something can reach.
guru noun
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.
crash nounverb
verb
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.
punchline noun
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
excerpt noun
A short part taken from a speech, book, film
upright adjective
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct.