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chug verb
(of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds
crave verb
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately
dicker verb
To engage in petty argument or bargaining
mosey verb
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
primp verb
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.
scuttle verb
To be forced to cancel one's plans
sputter verb
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
swig noun
A quick swallow of a drink
nag nounverb
verb
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
dimple noun
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles
rigmarole noun
A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole)
spasm noun
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
crumble verb
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
fractious adjective
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
stifle verb
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion
feud nounverb
verb
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict
crackpot noun
A slightly strange or foolish person
stagger verb
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
wilt verb
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
staid adjective
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
valiant adjective
Possessing or showing courage or determination
rascal noun
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)
rubbish noun
Waste material; refuse or litter
virile adjective
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive
profound adjective
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning
intrigue nounverb
verb
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities
tiresome adjective
Making you feel annoyed or bored
oblivion noun
The state of being forgotten or destroyed
glide verb
To move easily and smoothly
vestige noun
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing
plunder nounverb
noun
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
slouch nounverb
noun
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
twang nounverb
noun
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
squirt nounverb
noun
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
crush nounverb
noun
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
desperation adjective
A strong feeling of fear and loss of hope.
adrift adjective
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.
allegiance noun
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
discern verb
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought
encounter nounverb
verb
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
escalate verb
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
extinguish verb
To put out a flame, fire, or light.
kindhearted adjective
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.
mandatory adjective
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.
mediocrity noun
Lack of exceptional talent or ability β€” being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
plague nounverb
verb
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
secondhand adjective
Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.
tardy adjective
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
tenuous adjective
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.
ultimatum noun
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.
utmost adjective
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
viral adjective
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.
wavelength noun
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.
winnow verb
To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
hinder verb
To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.
illustrious adjective
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements.
nepotism noun
When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor.
pricey adjective
Expensive or unreasonably expensive
booming adjective
Very loud or very successful.
resentful adjective
Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.