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frolic verb
To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner.
hobble verb
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
mutter verb
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
snicker verb
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh.
cinch noun
An extremely easy task
ninny noun
A foolish person
smidgen noun
A small amount of something
doddering adjective
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age
glib adjective
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
mangy adjective
In poor condition; shabby
calamity noun
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
tarnish verb
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
trek nounverb
verb
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot
probe nounverb
verb
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
myriad noun
A countless or extremely great number
wail nounverb
verb
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger
bulky adjective
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy
angst noun
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
swirl nounverb
verb
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
ridicule nounverb
verb
To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
infest verb
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
slander nounverb
verb
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
sopping adjective
Extremely wet
wry adjective
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
delude verb
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true
elite adjective
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.
skeptical adjective
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
slash verb
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
astute adjective
Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well
spendthrift noun
Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it
backlog noun
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
overcast adjective
With a sky completely full of clouds
squawk nounverb
noun
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
whimper nounverb
noun
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain
lump nounverb
noun
A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight.
streak nounverb
noun
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
alacrity noun
Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude.
cleanse verb
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
confrontational adjective
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
daring adjective
Willing to take risks; brave or bold.
domineering adjective
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner.
dysfunctional adjective
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function.
emerge verb
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.
firestorm noun
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.
flow verb
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.
glow nounverb
verb
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.
hijack verb
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
rehabilitate verb
To renovate or repair something, such as a building, facility, person, or environment, to make it more usable or up to current standards.
repercussions noun
The effects or results of an action, event, or decision, especially those that are unintended or negative.
reprehensible adjective
Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.
sacrosanct adjective
Often used to describe rules, principles, or values that are considered untouchable or immune from challenge or change.
zoom verb
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
serendipity noun
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events.
adventure noun
An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity.
aura noun
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
repudiate verb
To refuse to accept that something is valid.
ubiquitous adjective
Seeming to be everywhere at the same time.
tease verb
To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them
uplifted adjective
Feeling happy and full of hope.
offshoot noun
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed