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boggle
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something
dally
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
dangle
To hang or swing loosely
irk
To irritate and annoy someone
mosey
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
quibble
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
slog
To move with determination against difficult obstacles
bevy
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women
clump
A compacted mass or lump of something
clunker
An old, run-down vehicle or machine
fiasco
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way
fop
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
nozzle
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
penchant
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
prattle
Foolish or inconsequential talk
yelp
verb
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm
plump
Having a full rounded shape
splendid
Magnificent; very impressive
squirt
verb
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
fumble
verb
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
scathing
Witheringly scornful; severely critical
tedious
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
notorious
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
champ
Informal abbreviation of Champion.
despicable
Deserving hatred and contempt
fatigue
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
unflappable
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
hover
To remain in one place in the air
prosper
To succeed in material terms; be financially successful
niceties
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
preposterous
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
stunning
Extremely beautiful or attractive
windfall
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
glide
To move easily and smoothly
nuts
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way
emphatic
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt
intriguing
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
dissipate
To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears
crucial
Of central and extreme importance
undermine
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
fink
noun
An unpleasant or contemptible person
boundless
Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited.
courteous
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
defective
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
destiny
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
escalate
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
fortitude
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.
lust
A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.
mandatory
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.
metropolis
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.
pushback
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection.
snore
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
theoretical
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.
wreck
noun
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
tenterhooks
Waiting nervously for something to happen.
undercover
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.
unrepentant
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
reap
To get something, usually something good, as a result of your or other people's planning and actions.
monstrous
Abnormally bad or shocking
mystical
Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.