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oust verb
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
primp verb
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.
skimp verb
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
lackey noun
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
nub noun
A small lump or protuberance
perch noun
A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage
whopper noun
A thing that is extremely or unusually large
wonk noun
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
deft adjective
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements
fusty adjective
Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy
gallivant verb
To move from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment
revamp verb
To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
decrepit adjective
(of a person) elderly and infirm
swarm nounverb
verb
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
plucky adjective
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
petty adjective
Of little importance; trivial
fuzzy adjective
Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance
tarnish verb
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
crescendo noun
A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music
fling nounverb
verb
Throw or hurl forcefully
drudgery noun
Hard, menial, or dull work
sourpuss noun
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
tirade noun
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
mystified adjective
Being very puzzled and confused
ample adjective
Plentiful, more than enough
horrible adjective
Very bad or unpleasant
disconcerting adjective
Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried
stubborn adjective
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
accommodate verb
To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.
bigot noun
A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.
bond noun
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion.
chronic adjective
Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.
conspiracy noun
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
horrific adjective
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
innocuous adjective
Not harmful or dangerous; safe.
ineffable adjective
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
levity noun
A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.
linchpin noun
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
logjam noun
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
opinionated adjective
Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.
mutiny noun
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
panic nounverb
verb
To feel or experience sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational actions.
peck verb
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
profane adjective
Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.
rampant adjective
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.
risky adjective
Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding.
shortchange verb
To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.
simultaneous adjective
Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.
sobering adjective
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.
sprint nounverb
verb
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
wedge noun
A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups.
bend nounverb
noun
The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.
status noun
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.
headlong adjective
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
downgrade verb
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
penetrate verb
To enter something and move through it.
renounce verb
To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession
wholeheartedly adjective
Done with the utmost sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment
shameless adjective
Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable
resentful adjective
Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.