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daub verb
To coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way
gloat verb
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune
haggle verb
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
schlep verb
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.
shudder verb
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
swerve verb
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.
blunder noun
A stupid or careless mistake
clog verb
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
gist noun
The substance or essence of a speech or text
kink noun
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
mishmash noun
A confused mixture
bulge nounverb
verb
Swell or expand to an unnatural extent
whimper nounverb
verb
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
scuzzy adjective
Dirty and unpleasant
seedy adjective
Sordid and disreputable
slovenly adjective
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
snooty adjective
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
sumptuous adjective
Splendid and expensive-looking
luscious adjective
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
vendetta noun
A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family
zinger noun
A striking or amusing remark
cunning noun
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
rustic adjective
Relating to the countryside; rural
whittle verb
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
undercut verb
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
veer verb
To change direction suddenly
pout verb
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.
nirvana noun
(in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth; it represents the final goal of Buddhism
malicious adjective
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
adore verb
To love and respect (someone) deeply
noxious adjective
Poisonous or very harmful.
stilted adjective
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
rampant adjective
marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint
risqué adjective
Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
energized adjective
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
austere adjective
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
bereft adjective
Feeling the loss of being without something
nip nounverb
noun
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
snub nounverb
noun
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
chasm noun
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
cesspool noun
A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.
diabolical adjective
Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.
dominate verb
To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.
eavesdrop verb
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
unassuming adjective
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.
frustrating adjective
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
gripping adjective
Captivating or holding one's attention completely.
medley noun
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
refined adjective
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.
romantic adjective
Describing actions, gestures, or situations that are intended to convey deep feelings of love, often in a thoughtful or sentimental manner.
rupture nounverb
verb
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
sheen noun
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.
spark noun
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
void noun
An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.
soar verb
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
contender noun
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
stonewall verb
To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.
crestfallen adjective
Sad and disappointed, because something one was hoping for did not happen.
incomprehensible adjective
Impossible or extremely difficult to understand
warrior noun
A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.