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munch verb
To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws
reek verb
To give off a very strong and unpleasant odor; to stink.
shirk verb
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.
snatch verb
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way
tussle verb
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle
wheedle verb
To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something
wince verb
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
barb noun
A remark that is funny but unkind.
bluster noun
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
dufus noun
Someone who is foolish or stupid.
fluke noun
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
fogey noun
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes
frenzy noun
Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation
grudge noun
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
gully noun
A water-worn ravine
nitwit noun
A silly or foolish person
pizzazz noun
An attractive combination of vitality and glamour
slob noun
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy
puke nounverb
verb
To vomit
niggling adjective
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
rumpled adjective
Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
scrumptious adjective
(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious
seep verb
For a liquid to flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes
fuzzy adjective
Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance
brazen adjective
Bold and without shame
tyranny noun
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
sketch nounverb
verb
Make a rough drawing of
buddy noun
A close friend
mimic nounverb
verb
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
tedious adjective
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
inundate verb
To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
euphoria noun
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
crap noun
Something of extremely poor quality
complacent adjective
Being too confident because danger is being ignored.
prestige noun
The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments
tumble nounverb
noun
A sudden or headlong fall
whine nounverb
noun
A long, high-pitched complaining cry
arduous adjective
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
detonate verb
To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.
genre adjective
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
improvise verb
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.
incessant adjective
Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.
repent verb
To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.
revoke verb
To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege.
roomy adjective
Referring to an area, object, or place that feels generous in size and can accommodate many items or people.
sanctity noun
Referring to the idea that certain principles or values should be upheld without compromise.
scapegoat nounverb
noun
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
standstill noun
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
unstoppable adjective
So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted.
villain noun
A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm.
addictive adjective
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
intercept verb
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
bloodthirsty adjective
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.
likewise adjective
In a similar way.
picturesque noun
Visually attractive and charming.
hypothetical adjective
An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.
defenseless adjective
Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.
anecdote noun
A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done
homestretch noun
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.
global adjective
Relating to, or involving the entire world.