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blare verb
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
maul verb
(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
rustle verb
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
schlep verb
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.
shimmer verb
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly
squirm verb
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
barb noun
A remark that is funny but unkind.
gobbledygook noun
Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense
gulp noun
An act of gulping food or drink
nook noun
Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.
stubble noun
Short stalks of growth
belch nounverb
verb
To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
gab nounverb
verb
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
groggy adjective
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
brandish verb
To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement
minuscule adjective
Very small, tiny or microscopic.
cantankerous adjective
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
dire adjective
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
fervor noun
Intense and passionate feeling
peppy adjective
Lively and high-spirited
groan nounverb
verb
To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance
bombard verb
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles
pious adjective
Devoutly religious
odious adjective
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
punctual adjective
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged.
grieve verb
To feel great sadness about the loss of something
camaraderie noun
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
loom verb
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future
gingerly adjective
To act in a way that is careful and cautious:
contrived adjective
Artificial and difficult to believe.
champion noun
Somone who wins, for himself or for others.
narrative noun
A story or a description of a series of events
shard noun
A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance
insurrection noun
A violent revolt against a government
grunt nounverb
noun
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person
nibble nounverb
noun
A small bite of something, usually food.
nod nounverb
noun
An act of nodding the head
shriek nounverb
noun
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
slump nounverb
noun
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
lull nounverb
noun
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
arrogant adjective
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
beast noun
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
breach nounverb
noun
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
compulsion noun
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
droop verb
To hang or bend downward limply.
embrace nounverb
noun
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.
evoke verb
To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.
flashback noun
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
galvanize verb
To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison.
plight noun
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.
shortcut noun
A simplified way to complete a task, often by bypassing steps in a process; or a path or way that reduces the usual time or distance required to reach a destination.
stuff nounverb
verb
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.
wonder nounverb
verb
To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.
revulsion noun
A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something, that makes a person what to distance themselves from it.
unforgiving adjective
Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.
decay nounverb
verb
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
acrimony noun
Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.
extravagant adjective
Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources.
contemplate verb
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.
uplifted adjective
Feeling happy and full of hope.