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douse verb
To pour a liquid over; drench
linger verb
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
mumble verb
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
murmur verb
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
prowl verb
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
ruffle verb
to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it
shrug verb
To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
sulk verb
To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
hoopla noun
Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss
mayhem noun
Violent and chaotic disorder
tumble nounverb
verb
(typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong
chummy adjective
On friendly terms; friendly
perky adjective
Cheerful and lively
slam verb
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly
vanish verb
To disappear suddenly and completely
gutsy adjective
Showing courage, determination, and spirit
trite adjective
(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness
resilient adjective
To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.
dope noun
A stupid person
rebuke nounverb
verb
Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
whine nounverb
verb
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound
dilapidated adjective
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
brinkmanship noun
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics
doodle nounverb
verb
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
vanguard noun
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
exhilerating adjective
Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy
gratify verb
To provide pleasure or satisfaction
skinny adjective
Being too thin
pointless adjective
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
jab nounverb
noun
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
nod nounverb
noun
An act of nodding the head
loot nounverb
noun
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
witty adjective
Using words in a clever and funny way.
bitter adjective
Feeling angry, hurt, or resentful due to a bad experience, or having a sharp, unpleasant taste (often the opposite of sweet).
bonus noun
A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.
convoy noun
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
deceive verb
To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.
embedded adjective
Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.
impose verb
To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.
incentive noun
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
insatiable adjective
Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite.
irredeemable adjective
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.
mettle noun
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.
protrude verb
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
tactics noun
Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.
concede verb
To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.
bend nounverb
noun
The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.
bend nounverb
verb
To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.
spacious adjective
Having plenty of room; large, wide, roomy.
reminisce verb
To reflect on or remember past experiences, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
shame verb
To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.
undeniable adjective
Certainly true, so obvious that it cannot be doubted.
ingratitude noun
A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done.
seduce verb
To lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises
worthwhile adjective
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
eternity noun
Time that never ends and has no limits
expansive adjective
Open, ready to communicate, experience, and relate more
protege noun
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
commiserate verb
To feel or express sympathy towards someone.
afflict verb
To cause pain, suffering, or trouble.