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    Glimmer

    A stupid, rude, or insignificant person, especially a man
    Great sorrow or distress
    The possible results of an action
    A weak, faint, or unsteady light
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    Haggard

    Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
    Nervous or unable to relax
    Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
    Physically strong; muscular
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    Rummage

    To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
    Search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle
    Walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
    To criticize someone in an angry manner
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    Aloof

    So shocked that you cannot speak
    Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
    Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
    Soft and sticky
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    Disgrace

    (of a person) give a loud shout or cry
    Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
    To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad
    To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance
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    Glower

    To envy someone else's good fortune
    Have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
    Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
    Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
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    Banter

    A state of utter disorder and confusion
    The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
    Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
    An act or event that is clearly false
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    Tousled

    Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour)
    Disordered or disheveled
    Very bad or unpleasant
    Expressed clearly; easy to understand
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    Expunge

    Take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place
    Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
    To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
    To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
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    Feisty

    Involving or showing violence and bloodshed
    Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal
    Very high
    Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited
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    Shred

    Form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
    Waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
    (especially of a bird) move rapidly downward through the air
    Tear or cut into shreds
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    Vociferous

    To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly
    Dark-skinned
    Silly, different, strange, and funny
    (of a person) weak and delicate
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    Cascade

    (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise
    Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
    Deceive; trick
    (of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities
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    Luster

    Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
    A soft glow or shine.
    A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
    A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job
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    Muffle

    To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition
    To enjoy popularity and appreciation from people you care about
    Waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
    To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
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    Streak

    Make a gash in; cut deeply
    Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
    (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
    To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
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    Naughty

    Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress
    Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy
    (especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved
    Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
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    Guffaw

    To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness
    To laugh very loudly and heartily
    Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light
    Make a high-pitched sound or cry
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    Straddle

    Sit or stand with one leg on either side of
    Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
    (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
    Expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
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    Mope

    To get rid of something unwanted.
    Be dejected and apathetic
    To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
    Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks
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    Chummy

    Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
    Silly or scatterbrained
    Of little importance; trivial
    On friendly terms; friendly
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    Adversity

    A continuous attack over a long period of time
    Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas
    A difficult situation or time in one's life
    A small and particularly interesting item of gossip or information
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    Tycoon

    A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry
    A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened
    A state of total disorder
    A dog with parents of different breeds
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    Willies

    A large or protruding abdomen or stomach
    A stupid or careless mistake
    A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
    A large fire that is dangerously out of control
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    Pizzazz

    A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
    An attractive combination of vitality and glamour
    Put an end to; dispose of decisively
    Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
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    Guff

    A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall
    An embarrassing error
    An ignorant or stupid person
    Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas
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    Spurt

    Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
    Show cautious interest in a project or proposal
    Move unsteadily from side to side
    To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
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    Banish

    Fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force)
    Live in or at a specified place
    To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.
    Causing physical or mental pain
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    Bleak

    Careful and using good judgement.
    Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
    (of the weather) cold and miserable
    (of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
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    Flail

    Make or become dry through intense heat
    Wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly
    To distort a message so that it is unclear or confusing
    Beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement
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