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careen verb
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
tattle verb
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing
punk noun
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others
rabble noun
A disorderly crowd; a mob
tinge noun
A trace of some color
blitz nounverb
verb
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz
crank noun
Someone who others think has unusual ideas or behaves strangely
chintzy adjective
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material
flimsy adjective
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
jilted adjective
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)
niggling adjective
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
raunchy adjective
Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit
smack nounverb
verb
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
interminable adjective
Endless (often used hyperbolically)
pathetic adjective
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
angst noun
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
brat noun
A child, typically a badly behaved one
ambush nounverb
verb
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
devastate verb
To destroy something completely
devious adjective
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.
phantom noun
An appearance or illusion without material substance
ramifications noun
The possible results of an action
elite adjective
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.
vague adjective
Not clear
marathon adjective
Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort
haphazard adjective
acting without an organized plan
spoof nounverb
noun
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect
sketch nounverb
noun
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
coherent adjective
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
confront verb
To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person.
cover-up noun
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.
crash nounverb
noun
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.
craze noun
A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.
domineering adjective
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner.
embolden verb
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
expose verb
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.
hijack verb
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
mouthwatering adjective
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
offensive adjective
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
outskirts noun
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
offspring noun
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
mischief noun
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals.
overreach verb
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result.
pleasant adjective
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
spiteful adjective
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy.
splinter nounverb
noun
A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object.
splinter nounverb
verb
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.
stabilize verb
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.
stellar adjective
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.
bestial adjective
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.
inclination noun
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire.
remark noun
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.
culpable adjective
Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened.
dependent adjective
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.
adventurous adjective
Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences.
exceptional adjective
Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity.
terrifying adjective
Very frightening and causing extreme fear.
proclaim verb
To announce something publicly and proudly.
gleaming adjective
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished.
FK Engineering noun
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