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beguile
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
bobble
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
squander
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
waddle
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
slob
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy
dinky
Small; insignificant
hokey
Mawkishly sentimental
prim
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
woozy
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed
grim
Forbidding or uninviting
tidbit
A small piece of tasty food
squeak
verb
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
squeal
verb
Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
hunch
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
delectable
(of food or drink) delicious
luster
A soft glow or shine.
ghastly
Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre
exasperating
Intensely irritating; infuriating
plausible
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
startle
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm
masquerade
Behavior that is intended to deceive.
downpour
A lot of rain in a short time.
polarize
To divide into two completely opposing groups
petrified
Extremely frightened.
brutality
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
jab
noun
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
squeak
noun
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
audacity
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
astounding
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
bolt
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
browse
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
chasm
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
crabby
Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.
dawn
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
enclave
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
erudite
Having or showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from study and reading.
expedite
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.
generic
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
ironic
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
momentum
The force or speed of movement — especially as something continues to move or grow.
pardon
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
redundant
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.
relent
To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.
scapegoat
noun
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
silly
Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.
spark
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
squeeze
To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.
stringent
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.
sentimental
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.
inflammation
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.
spacious
Having plenty of room; large, wide, roomy.
palatable
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.
contender
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
wholesome
Good for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally, or emotionally.
counterintuitive
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
wits
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
synergy
The combined power of a group working together that is greater than when they are working separately.
juggle
To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time
depraved
Morally bad or evil
reassuring
Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something