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balk verb
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
ravage verb
To cause severe and extensive damage to something.
spew verb
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
trudge verb
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
druthers noun
A person's preference in a matter
klutz noun
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
whimper nounverb
verb
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
mum adjective
Silent
piddling adjective
Pathetically trivial; trifling
shrill adjective
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
swarthy adjective
Dark-skinned
vapid adjective
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
blatant adjective
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
crackle nounverb
verb
Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises
hodgepodge noun
A confused mixture
meager adjective
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
ordeal noun
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
doldrums noun
A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression
inundate verb
To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
debacle noun
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
ponder verb
To look inward and think carefully about something
disgrace nounverb
verb
To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad
repulsive adjective
Extremely unpleasant and disgusting.
getaway noun
A good location for a short vacation
scrupulous adjective
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty.
delusional adjective
Seeing or believing things that are not real
deflect verb
To direct attention away from a topic
nightmare noun
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
adversity noun
A difficult situation or time in one's life
lethargic adjective
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
backlash noun
A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened
squiggle nounverb
noun
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
snag nounverb
noun
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
trek nounverb
noun
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
gasp nounverb
noun
A convulsive catching of breath
finesse nounverb
noun
Intricate and refined delicacy
clamor nounverb
noun
A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.
exile nounverb
noun
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
hint nounverb
noun
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem.
foolish adjective
Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
irresistible adjective
Too attractive, appealing, or tempting to be refused or ignored.
jackpot noun
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
ornate adjective
Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.
makeshift adjective
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
mar verb
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.
prime adjective
The best or most important period of something, often related to age, condition, or quality.
rapport noun
A harmonious or positive relationship between people, characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and respect.
slash verb
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
sprint nounverb
noun
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
sullen adjective
Gloomy or depressing in mood or appearance.
touchy adjective
Easily offended or sensitive to criticism or comments.
wonder nounverb
noun
Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.
stupidity noun
A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.
haste adjective
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.
uproot verb
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment
resplendent adjective
Shining brilliantly, having a very bright and beautiful appearance
finale noun
The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.
innovation noun
The use of new ideas, products or methods
respite noun
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
speculate verb
To form a theory about a subject without firm evidence.