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clench verb
To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.
hamper verb
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
hustle verb
To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction
imbibe verb
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.
stymie verb
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
dud noun
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless
geezer noun
An old man
gully noun
A water-worn ravine
verve noun
Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm
gash nounverb
verb
Make a gash in; cut deeply
sleek adjective
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
sniveling adjective
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people
soggy adjective
Wet and soft
loot nounverb
verb
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
wanton adjective
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action
probe nounverb
verb
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
dupe nounverb
verb
Deceive; trick
monstrosity noun
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
lump nounverb
verb
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
pout verb
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.
ecstatic adjective
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
ecstasy noun
Extremely happy
rapture noun
extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
morbid adjective
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death
lapse noun
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
fragile adjective
Easily broken or damaged.
tiresome adjective
Making you feel annoyed or bored
visceral adjective
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically
vigorous adjective
Very forceful or energetic.
repugnant adjective
Unpleasant and disgusting.
animosity noun
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
energized adjective
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
tug verb
To pull with a lot of force
bereft adjective
Feeling the loss of being without something
leech nounverb
noun
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
blot nounverb
noun
A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something.
awkward adjective
Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.
bargain nounverb
noun
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.
breeze nounverb
noun
A gentle and refreshing curent of air.
dovetail verb
To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.
enslaved adjective
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.
evict verb
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
exhaustive adjective
Thorough and complete; covering all possibilities or details, leaving nothing out; including everything relevant.
haze noun
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
hybrid adjective
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.
insular adjective
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
mettle noun
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.
mischievous adjective
Playfully causing trouble or annoyance, often in a fun or harmless way.
pedigree noun
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin.
persistent adjective
Continuing firmly or stubbornly despite challenges or opposition.
regress verb
To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline.
scapegoat nounverb
verb
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
vulnerable adjective
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.
impervious adjective
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something.
copious adjective
Large in quantity; abundant.
tummy noun
The parts inside your body where food is digested; the stomach.
shorthanded adjective
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.
derogatory adjective
Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect
hallucinate verb
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
heartbroken adjective
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.