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languish verb
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
quaver verb
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
scoot verb
To leave somewhere quickly
slurp verb
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
vouch verb
To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described
wrangle verb
To have a long and complicated dispute
ploy noun
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage
chitchat nounverb
verb
Talk about trivial matters
muddle nounverb
verb
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
romp nounverb
verb
(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically
aloof adjective
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
hifalutin adjective
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
piddling adjective
Pathetically trivial; trifling
testy adjective
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
laud verb
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
swarm nounverb
verb
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
tamper verb
To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
vibrant adjective
(of color) bright and striking
futile adjective
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
stagnate adjective
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
precious adjective
(of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
rigorous adjective
Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
callous adjective
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people
scramble verb
To mix together in a confused way
seductive adjective
Very tempting
flux noun
Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.
emphatic noun
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt
outcry noun
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
shard noun
A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance
horrible adjective
Very bad or unpleasant
validate verb
To prove that something is true
squeal nounverb
noun
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
bounce verb
To spring back after hitting a surface.
condemn verb
To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.
denounce verb
To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.
disarray noun
A state of disorder or confusion.
downfall noun
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
eclipse nounverb
noun
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
exile nounverb
noun
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
heed verb
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
innocuous adjective
Not harmful or dangerous; safe.
jackpot noun
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
loyalty noun
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
macabre adjective
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.
mystery noun
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
pervasive adjective
Existing or present everywhere, often in a subtle or unnoticed way; spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
procure verb
To obtain or secure something, often through deliberate effort, care, or special means.
reprieve nounverb
noun
A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.
stutter verb
To speak with involuntary disruptions or repetitions of sounds, often at the beginning of words, due to a speech difficulty.
tangible adjective
Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.
unrest noun
A state of public dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, often involving protests or conflict.
virtue noun
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.
gross adjective
Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.
garbled adjective
Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand.
intermediary noun
One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion.
guru noun
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.
virtuoso noun
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.
juggle verb
To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time
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.
diversify verb
To expand choices by developing a wider range of products, interests, or skills.