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dillydally verb
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
frisk verb
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
lurch verb
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
nuzzle verb
To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
ransack verb
To go quickly through a place stealing things and causing damage.
sputter verb
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
bliss noun
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
fad noun
An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze
moxie noun
Force of character, determination, or nerve
pooch noun
Slang word used to describe a dog.
thug noun
A violent person, especially a criminal
dab nounverb
verb
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
bumbling adjective
Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent
gritty adjective
A surface covered with dirt
grizzled adjective
Having or streaked with gray hair
paltry adjective
A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth
scruffy adjective
Shabby and untidy or dirty
scoundrel noun
Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.
dread nounverb
verb
Anticipate with great apprehension or fear
dash nounverb
verb
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry
sketch nounverb
verb
Make a rough drawing of
agile adjective
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.
guffaw nounverb
verb
To laugh very loudly and heartily
unconscionable adjective
Not right or reasonable
pernicious adjective
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
innuendo noun
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly
malevolent adjective
Having a desire to do harm or evil to others.
treason noun
The act of betraying one's country
tragic adjective
Something very sad often involving suffering.
battleground noun
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other.
slash verb
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
warrior noun
A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win
asinine adjective
Very stupid or silly
ironclad adjective
So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed
impudent adjective
Rude and not showing respect
chitchat nounverb
noun
Inconsequential conversation
grimace nounverb
noun
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
lump nounverb
noun
A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight.
doom nounverb
noun
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate
snooze nounverb
noun
A short, light sleep, especially during the day
apathetic adjective
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
controversial adjective
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
dusk noun
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
elixir noun
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties
feedback noun
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
forbid verb
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
gratuitous adjective
Given or done without charge or payment; free.
greet verb
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.
medley noun
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
singe verb
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.
smokescreen noun
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
trailblazer noun
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.
viral adjective
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.
virtual adjective
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality.
soar verb
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
catatonic adjective
Appearing to be in a daze or stupor; unresponsive, not moving or reacting.
epicure noun
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
anecdote noun
A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done
expansive adjective
Open, ready to communicate, experience, and relate more
rumble verb
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.