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lurk verb
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
nix verb
Put an end to; cancel
plight noun
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
swindle nounverb
verb
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
swoon nounverb
verb
Faint from extreme emotion
tycoon noun
A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry
frumpy adjective
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
nippy adjective
(of the weather) rather cold; chilly
puny adjective
Small and weak
rowdy adjective
Noisy and disorderly
shoddy adjective
Badly made or done
swap nounverb
verb
To give something and be given something else instead
crag noun
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
elegant adjective
Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
glitter nounverb
verb
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
trivial adjective
Of little value or importance
martyr nounverb
verb
To kill someone because of their beliefs
guffaw nounverb
verb
To laugh very loudly and heartily
colossal adjective
Extremely large
travesty noun
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
cogent adjective
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
slime noun
A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch
foolproof adjective
A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.
battleground noun
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other.
coerce verb
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
abundant adjective
Plentiful, available in large quantities
trance noun
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm
binge nounverb
noun
A short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating
swirl nounverb
noun
A quantity of something moving in a swirl
ambiance adjective
The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.
cheapskate noun
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
duplicitous adjective
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
effervescent adjective
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
enforce verb
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
flaccid adjective
Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience.
flareup noun
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
grab verb
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
idyllic adjective
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation.
immerse verb
To submerge something completely in a liquid.
ineffable adjective
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
loner noun
A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.
plumb verb
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
reliable adjective
Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.
scatter verb
To disperse or spread things in different directions, often in an uncontrolled or random way.
speck noun
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
traction noun
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.
vigilant adjective
Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety
unadorned adjective
Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style
premeditated adjective
Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention.
heretic noun
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
violate verb
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
camouflage noun
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.
throngs adjective
A large, densely packed crowd.
infatuation noun
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
hiss nounverb
verb
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
overdo verb
To do something in a way that is too extreme
alien noun
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'.
collaborate verb
To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something.
confess verb
To admit that you have done something wrong.
affliction noun
Something that causes pain or suffering.