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cavort verb
To jump or dance around excitedly
leer verb
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
mangle verb
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
nab verb
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
pummel verb
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
slurp verb
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
fuss noun
A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest
glut noun
An excessively abundant supply of something
kluge noun
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose
sundry noun
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
muddle nounverb
verb
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
ooze nounverb
verb
(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way
chubby adjective
Plump and rounded
crummy adjective
Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality
goofy adjective
Foolish; harmlessly eccentric
mushy adjective
Food that is very soft and wet
dimple noun
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles
sniper noun
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place
tremble verb
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
infuriating adjective
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying
absurd adjective
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
nostalgia noun
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
blush nounverb
verb
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
pompous adjective
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
dredge verb
To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge
extortion noun
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
eloquent adjective
To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.
jerk noun
A contemptibly obnoxious person
captivating adjective
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
scribble nounverb
noun
A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly
cascade nounverb
noun
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
auspicious adjective
Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.
crater noun
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).
descend verb
To move from a higher to a lower place or position; to go down.
eavesdrop verb
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
eclipse nounverb
noun
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
ephemeral adjective
Lasting for a very short time brief.
genre adjective
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
flip verb
To turn over or rotate something quickly, especially with a sudden movement.
hideout noun
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
keen adjective
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something.
loyalty noun
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
maniac noun
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.
nebulous adjective
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits.
pillage verb
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
puddle noun
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
quarrel nounverb
verb
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
significant adjective
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
submerge verb
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.
thunderstruck adjective
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment.
unsteady adjective
Not firm, stable, or balanced; likely to wobble or fall.
rattle verb
To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.
sucker noun
A person who is easy to fool and cheat.
blackmail verb
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
aligned adjective
To be similar and in agreement with an opinion or cause.
picturesque noun
Visually attractive and charming.
agonizing adjective
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
transparency noun
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
graceful adjective
Moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way; elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech.
encrypt verb
To protect private information by putting it into a form that can only be read by people who have the permission to do so.