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clash verb
Strike (cymbals) together, producing a loud discordant sound
cuddle verb
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
murmur verb
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
totter verb
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse.
prong noun
Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork
scuffle noun
A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
scum noun
A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
smudge noun
A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something
frown nounverb
verb
To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness
romp nounverb
verb
(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically
screech nounverb
verb
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
bawdy adjective
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.
feisty adjective
Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited
grumpy adjective
Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old
lush adjective
Soft, thick, pleasingly rich quality, often from vegetation
scrawny adjective
(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony
tipsy adjective
Slightly drunk
usurp verb
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
flirt nounverb
verb
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions
wrath noun
Great anger that results in a desire to punish
gorgeous adjective
Beautiful; very attractive
lure nounverb
verb
Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
stink nounverb
verb
Have a strong unpleasant smell
futile adjective
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
holler nounverb
verb
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
trash nounverb
verb
Damage or wreck
rigorous adjective
Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
berate verb
To criticize someone in an angry manner
tranquil adjective
Calm and peaceful and without noise
unsung adjective
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
trophy noun
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
sneer nounverb
noun
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
stunt nounverb
noun
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
wail nounverb
noun
A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
splash nounverb
noun
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
admirable adjective
Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.
arsenal noun
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
compulsive adjective
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
dent nounverb
noun
A slight hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure.
downfall noun
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
fixation noun
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
imminent adjective
About to happen very soon; approaching or near in time.
lethal adjective
Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.
obscure adjective
Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail.
outlandish adjective
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
pivot verb
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
powerhouse noun
A person, organization, or thing that is very strong, effective, or influential in a particular field or activity.
psycho noun
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
quarrel nounverb
noun
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.
confiscate verb
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
authentic adjective
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
remark verb
To make a comment, saying something casually.
whirlwind adjective
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.
intermediary noun
One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion.
tyrant noun
A cruel and oppressive ruler, usually not restrained by law.
upgrade verb
To improve and raise to a higher standard.
repudiate verb
To refuse to accept that something is valid.
defensive adjective
To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself.
overbearing adjective
Unpleasantly or arrogantly controlling.
grouch noun
A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot.