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    Glitch

    A large fire that is dangerously out of control
    The crux or central point of a matter
    A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
    The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
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    Rage

    Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
    A very strong feeling of anger
    Someone who others think has unusual ideas or behaves strangely
    A water-worn ravine
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    Prissy

    Fussily and excessively respectable
    Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
    Splendid and expensive-looking
    Richly luxurious and expensive
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    Swindle

    Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
    Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
    To harass; pester
    (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
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    Debacle

    A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
    A group of close-knit and interrelated families
    A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
    A humorous or malicious deception
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    Elusive

    Of very great extent or quantity; immense
    To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others.
    Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
    Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
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    Jabber

    To impress deeply; to, stun, astonish with delight.
    To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.
    Talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense
    A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
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    Tiff

    A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers
    A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
    An animal that naturally preys on others
    An ideal or idyllic place or state
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    Tempest

    A violent windy storm
    A person easily duped; a fool
    The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
    Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
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    Daffy

    Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
    Silly, different, strange, and funny
    Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
    Awkward in movement or in handling things
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    Oust

    Dance to fast pop or rock music.
    Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
    Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically
    To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
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    Shrivel

    To be constantly worried or anxious.
    To wrinkle and contract, usually due to light, heat, and loss of moisture
    Pour a liquid over; drench
    To make or become damaged or sore by rubbing
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    Clunky

    Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.
    (of the mind) quick to comprehend
    Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
    acting without an organized plan
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    Blatant

    Slightly fat
    Slightly wet
    The best way to acheive the desired result
    (of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
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    Florid

    Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying
    Nervous or unable to relax
    Having a red or flushed complexion
    Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
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    Excruciating

    Plentiful, available in large quantities
    Extremely impressive
    Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
    Intensely painful
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    Complacent

    Leaving oneself open to being hurt
    Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
    Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness
    Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
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    Crony

    A practical joke or mischievous act
    An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering
    Funny, silly, or strange behavior
    A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
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    Sham

    ​a small increase in the level or value of something
    A man or boy
    A very great number or amount of something
    A thing that is not what it is purported to be
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    Weary

    Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
    (especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved
    Expressed clearly; easy to understand
    Extremely large
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    Drab

    Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well
    To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively
    Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
    Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
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    Hobnob

    To direct attention away from a topic
    Spend (money) freely or extravagantly
    Mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
    Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily
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    Dreary

    Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
    Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
    Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime
    Describing an idea or explanation that is ridiculous and makes no sense
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    Haughty

    Relating to the countryside; rural
    Very eager or curious to hear or see something
    Arrogantly superior and disdainful
    (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness
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    Pudgy

    To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking
    Slightly fat
    Extremely tired
    (of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
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    Quench

    To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
    Push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually attractive
    To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
    Meet and come into violent conflict
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    Charisma

    A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
    A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
    A special power that some people have to influence others
    A humorous or malicious deception
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    Colossal

    Unpleasant and disgusting.
    Extremely large
    An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
    Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
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    Pamper

    To impress deeply; to, stun, astonish with delight.
    To prove that something is true
    Indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness
    Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly
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    Glitter

    Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
    Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
    Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
    Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
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