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beguile verb
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
bobble verb
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
squander verb
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
waddle verb
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
slob noun
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy
dinky adjective
Small; insignificant
hokey adjective
Mawkishly sentimental
prim adjective
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
woozy adjective
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed
grim adjective
Forbidding or uninviting
tidbit noun
A small piece of tasty food
squeak nounverb
verb
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
squeal nounverb
verb
Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
hunch noun
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
delectable adjective
(of food or drink) delicious
luster noun
A soft glow or shine.
ghastly adjective
Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre
exasperating adjective
Intensely irritating; infuriating
plausible adjective
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
startle verb
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm
masquerade noun
Behavior that is intended to deceive.
downpour noun
A lot of rain in a short time.
polarize verb
To divide into two completely opposing groups
petrified adjective
Extremely frightened.
brutality noun
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
jab nounverb
noun
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
squeak nounverb
noun
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
audacity adjective
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
astounding adjective
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
bolt verb
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
browse verb
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
chasm noun
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
crabby adjective
Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.
dawn noun
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
enclave noun
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
erudite adjective
Having or showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from study and reading.
expedite verb
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.
generic adjective
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
ironic adjective
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
momentum noun
The force or speed of movement — especially as something continues to move or grow.
pardon verb
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
redundant adjective
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.
relent verb
To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.
scapegoat nounverb
noun
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
silly adjective
Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.
spark noun
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
squeeze verb
To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.
stringent adjective
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.
sentimental adjective
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.
inflammation noun
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.
spacious adjective
Having plenty of room; large, wide, roomy.
palatable adjective
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.
contender noun
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
wholesome adjective
Good for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally, or emotionally.
counterintuitive adjective
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
wits noun
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
synergy noun
The combined power of a group working together that is greater than when they are working separately.
juggle verb
To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time
depraved adjective
Morally bad or evil
reassuring adjective
Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something