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drool verb
To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.
sustenance noun
the food and drink that people, animals and plants need to live and stay healthy.
gnash verb
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger
spurn verb
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt
thrash verb
To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently
fluke noun
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
nitwit noun
A silly or foolish person
binge nounverb
verb
Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess
chatter nounverb
verb
Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters
nod nounverb
verb
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
snub nounverb
verb
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
cockamamie adjective
Describing an idea or explanation that is ridiculous and makes no sense
huffy adjective
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things
murky adjective
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist
scrumptious adjective
(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious
skimpy adjective
(of clothes) short and revealing
sluggish adjective
Lacking energy or alertness
clandestine adjective
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
splendor noun
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
henchman noun
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
putrid adjective
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
surge nounverb
verb
(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
vendetta noun
A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family
placid adjective
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
cogent adjective
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
barren adjective
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit
wispy adjective
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
wary adjective
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
scrutiny noun
Careful examination of someone or something
gratify verb
To provide pleasure or satisfaction
primal adjective
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
bystander noun
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
dreadful adjective
Very bad or unpleasant
clatter nounverb
noun
A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
nip nounverb
noun
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
dread nounverb
noun
Great fear or apprehension
daring adjective
Willing to take risks; brave or bold.
delirious adjective
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
devout adjective
Dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or person.
duplicitous adjective
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
effervescent adjective
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
elude verb
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
lag nounverb
noun
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.
loudmouth noun
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
overloaded adjective
Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.
predicament adjective
A state of uncertainty or hardship, often with a situation that involves a problem.
restraint noun
The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing
rupture nounverb
verb
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
stiff adjective
Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.
inflammatory adjective
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
suspense noun
A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what might happen.
stalemate noun
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
stranglehold noun
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
thunderbolt noun
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.
impressionable adjective
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.
infatuation noun
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
obstinate adjective
Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas
fortress noun
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
motto noun
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.
bubbly adjective
When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.