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balk verb
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
cavort verb
To jump or dance around excitedly
conk verb
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.
goad verb
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
heckle verb
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
jostle verb
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
parry verb
To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove
thrash verb
To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently
wend verb
To move slowly using an indirect route.
glut noun
An excessively abundant supply of something
jalopy noun
An old car in a dilapidated condition
nerd noun
A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability
frazzled adjective
To feel completely exhausted and worn out, and unable to think straight, after a great deal of mental or physical effort
humongous adjective
Huge; enormous
mushy adjective
Food that is very soft and wet
sultry adjective
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
tempest noun
A violent windy storm
dwell verb
To live in or at a specified place
stamina noun
The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
saga noun
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
folly noun
An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish
harsh adjective
Cruel or severe
glare noun
Strong and dazzling light
prey nounverb
verb
Hunt and kill for food
charlatan noun
A person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people
gripe nounverb
verb
To complain about something that is bothering you
racy adjective
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
scamper verb
(especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
lofty adjective
Very high
wispy adjective
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
unfazed adjective
Not surprised or worried
barrage noun
A continuous attack over a long period of time
tragic adjective
Something very sad often involving suffering.
upbeat adjective
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
abusive adjective
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
adversity noun
A difficult situation or time in one's life
diligent adjective
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties
debase verb
To reduce the quality or value of something
celebrity noun
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport
frown nounverb
noun
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness
squiggle nounverb
noun
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
guffaw nounverb
noun
A very loud and hearty laugh
thrust nounverb
noun
A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part
amorphous adjective
Lacking a clear shape or form.
crux noun
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
dynasty noun
A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time.
fangs noun
Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom.
heavenly adjective
Extremely pleasant or delightful.
immense adjective
Extremely large or vast in size, amount, or degree.
intolerable adjective
Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;
invasive adjective
Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption.
misfit noun
Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.
pushy verb
Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries.
sage noun
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.
bothersome adjective
Causing irritation or annoyance.
victorious adjective
Successful in overcoming a challenge or opponent, winning a victory, triumphant.
defray verb
To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation.
manageable adjective
Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with
monstrous adjective
Abnormally bad or shocking
droplet noun
A very small drop of liquid.