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baffle verb
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
cringe verb
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment
debunk verb
To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
gush verb
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
retch verb
To make the sound and movement of vomiting
waddle verb
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
clod noun
A lump of earth or clay
pipsqueak noun
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young
brash adjective
Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
cranky adjective
Easily irritated or annoyed
hokey adjective
Mawkishly sentimental
wiggle nounverb
verb
Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements
sinister adjective
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm
craven adjective
Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
snob noun
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class
stumble nounverb
verb
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall
muzzle nounverb
verb
Put a muzzle on (an animal)
fervor noun
Intense and passionate feeling
valor noun
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
fickle adjective
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
sparse adjective
Thinly dispersed or scattered
finesse nounverb
verb
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
dubious adjective
Hesitating or doubting
shiver verb
(of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
getaway noun
A good location for a short vacation
scrupulous adjective
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty.
reeling adjective
To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.
muted adjective
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.
naive adjective
Too ready to believe someone or something, or to trust that someone's intentions are good, often because of a lack of experience:
ambiguous adjective
Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways
aggressive adjective
Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way.
deteriorate verb
To gradually get worse
obese adjective
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
thaw nounverb
noun
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
splash nounverb
noun
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
alibi noun
A claim of innocens due to evidence that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
considerate adjective
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
discord noun
Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships.
dissuade verb
To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.
divulge verb
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden.
exuberance noun
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy.
façade noun
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.
hardship noun
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
generic adjective
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
jumbo adjective
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
peck verb
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
reverie noun
A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings.
sullen adjective
Gloomy or depressing in mood or appearance.
gap noun
An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity.
insecure adjective
Lacking confidence or self-assurance; feeling unsure about oneself.
marathon noun
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.
stranglehold noun
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
incendiary adjective
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.
landmark noun
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.
wanderlust noun
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
momentary adjective
Lasting for a very short time.
skyrocket verb
To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success.
impediment noun
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible
uplifted adjective
Feeling happy and full of hope.
bubbly adjective
When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.