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chug verb
(of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds
mingle verb
To mix or cause to mix together
squawk nounverb
verb
(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise
wheedle verb
To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something
froth noun
A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam
burp nounverb
verb
To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way
fink nounverb
verb
Inform on to the authorities
bedraggled adjective
Giving an appearance of being messy, untidy, and neglected.
flabby adjective
Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.
slovenly adjective
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
surly adjective
Bad-tempered and unfriendly
pomp noun
Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event
sinister adjective
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm
chat nounverb
verb
Talk in a friendly and informal way
slogan noun
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
hurtle verb
To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
pristine adjective
In its original condition; unspoiled
harrowing adjective
Intensely distressing
martyr nounverb
verb
To kill someone because of their beliefs
shred verb
To tear or cut into shreds
vigor noun
Physical strength and good health
astound verb
To cause others to be very surprised or shocked
aberration noun
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
seductive adjective
Very tempting
abundant adjective
Plentiful, available in large quantities
coax verb
To gently pursuade someone to do something
deplete verb
To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left, such as resources or money
untenable adjective
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
throng nounverb
noun
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
thrill nounverb
noun
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
scheme nounverb
noun
A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means
moan nounverb
noun
A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure
ambitious adjective
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.
blast nounverb
noun
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.
breakthrough noun
A sudden, important discovery or development.
bruise nounverb
noun
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
context noun
The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
conundrum noun
A confusing and difficult problem, situation, or question, where there is no clear or easy solution.
decoy noun
An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap.
deluge noun
A severe flood or overwhelming rush of water.
denounce verb
To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.
eclipse nounverb
verb
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
feverishly adjective
In a highly excited or frantic manner, often due to intense emotion or urgency.
glorious adjective
Full of beauty, splendor, or magnificence; worthy of admiration.
loner noun
A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.
moron noun
A person who acts foolishly or shows poor judgment — someone who makes silly or careless mistakes.
menial adjective
An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.
retrospect noun
The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations.
ruse noun
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.
scatter verb
To disperse or spread things in different directions, often in an uncontrolled or random way.
shackles noun
A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.
squash verb
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.
verify verb
To check or prove something through evidence or investigation
abduct verb
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
venture noun
A daring journey or undertaking.
heretical adjective
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
compliant adjective
Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.
trajectory noun
The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air
invigorating adjective
Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy
bossy adjective
When a person tends to order people around and tell them what to do, being overly authoritative and domineering.