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blurt verb
To say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration
bungle verb
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome
putter verb
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
slobber verb
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
splurge verb
To spend money freely or extravagantly
clog verb
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
injurious noun
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
flak noun
Strong criticism
shanty noun
A small, crudely built shack
squalor noun
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
cockeyed adjective
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.
crappy adjective
Of extremely poor quality
obstacle noun
Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
jittery adjective
Nervous or unable to relax
nifty adjective
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
scuzzy adjective
Dirty and unpleasant
smug adjective
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
stuffy adjective
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation
swap nounverb
verb
To give something and be given something else instead
frail adjective
(of a person) weak and delicate
bleak adjective
(of the weather) cold and miserable
scrub verb
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
bravado noun
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
mellow adjective
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness
swat verb
To hit or attempt to hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow from a flat object
remorse noun
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
dubious adjective
Hesitating or doubting
weirdo noun
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange
nuance noun
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
infest verb
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
lofty adjective
Very high
rehabilitate verb
To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition
adversary noun
An enemy or opponent
twang nounverb
noun
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
tingle nounverb
noun
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
antiquated adjective
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.
cluster nounverb
noun
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
derail verb
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
diabolical adjective
Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.
dim adjective
A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.
enhance verb
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
gnaw verb
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense.
hasty adjective
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
humble adjective
Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance; not arrogant or boastful.
malignant adjective
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
rebuttal noun
A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.
refine verb
To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements.
repel verb
To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.
replenish verb
To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.
reprehensible adjective
Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.
gust noun
A strong, brief burst of wind.
hillbilly noun
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.
tumult noun
A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance
doomsday noun
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
coup noun
A sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power; or a clever and successful achievement.
tolerate verb
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it.
puzzling adjective
Difficult to explain or understand
amorous adjective
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love
gregarious adjective
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.
bloom verb
To use and show one's full and complete potential.