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budge verb
To make or cause to make the slightest movement
hobble verb
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
jostle verb
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
quaver verb
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
scuttle verb
To be forced to cancel one's plans
slosh verb
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.
blur noun
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist.
patter noun
A repeated light tapping
ruckus noun
A disturbance or commotion
whirl nounverb
verb
Move or cause to move rapidly around and around
colicky adjective
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
hackneyed adjective
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
newfangled adjective
Different from what one is used to; objectionably new
genial adjective
Friendly and cheerful
florid adjective
Having a red or flushed complexion
turmoil noun
A state of agitation or turbulence.
fleeting adjective
Lasting for a very short time
colossal adjective
Extremely large
damp adjective
Slightly wet
huddle nounverb
verb
To come close together in a group
rave verb
To talk about someone or something with great enthusiasm
façade noun
A deceptive outward appearance.
deranged adjective
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness
rage noun
A very strong feeling of anger
spotty adjective
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.
gloom noun
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression
marauder noun
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
endearing adjective
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration
dismissive adjective
Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering
backlog noun
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
abuse nounverb
verb
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
sob nounverb
noun
An act or sound of sobbing
jolt nounverb
noun
An abrupt rough or violent movement
fling nounverb
noun
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
adamant adjective
Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.
adrift adjective
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.
brainwash verb
To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.
breeze verb
To move easily or confidently through a situation.
buoyant adjective
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.
invasion verb
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
folks noun
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
heed verb
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
intimate adjective
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature.
overflowing adjective
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling.
merge verb
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
misconception noun
A wrong and often widespread assumption based on faulty thinking or lack of information.
prescient adjective
Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes.
standoffish adjective
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.
standstill noun
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
unbecoming adjective
Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions.
morose adjective
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
savor verb
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.
precise adjective
Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.
licentious adjective
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
undeniable adjective
Certainly true, so obvious that it cannot be doubted.
intolerant adjective
Refusing to allow others to do or believe things that you don't agree with.
manageable adjective
Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with
worthwhile adjective
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
nostalgic adjective
To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past.
fake adjective
Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone.