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boogie
The act of dancing to fast pop or rock music.
glower
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
lunge
To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone
meddle
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
plunk
To hand something over or place it down with determination
revel
To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing
chap
A man or boy
gamut
The complete range or scope of something
slut
A woman who has many casual sexual partners
wimp
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
drizzle
verb
Rain lightly
rumpled
Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
snide
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
zonked
Exhausted; tired out
roly-poly
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
gullible
Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
grotesque
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal
zinger
A striking or amusing remark
brawny
Physically strong; muscular
capricious
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
flee
To run away from a place or situation of danger
decimate
To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.
voluptuous
Having to do with the soft, curved, and attractive feminine body
barbaric
Extremely cruel
smother
To cover something completely
cordial
Friendly and polite.
terror
A feeling of extreme fear
transcendent
Extremely great, and ​going beyond the usual limits
shrouded
Something that is covered or hidden
ooze
noun
The sluggish flow of a fluid
dupe
noun
A victim of deception
sprout
noun
A shoot of a plant
blurry
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.
brainstorm
verb
To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.
crisp
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
emerge
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.
exposure
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
frustrating
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
humbling
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.
longevity
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.
overwhelm
To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.
reticent
Describing someone who is inclined to keep their thoughts, feelings, or personal matters to themselves, not expressing them freely.
retreat
noun
A location or setting where one can go to rest, reflect, or recover, often in isolation.
ruin
noun
The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.
savior
Someone who comes to the aid of others, improving their circumstances or offering a solution to a problem.
spectrum
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
tossup
An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.
traction
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.
underhanded
Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way.
unkempt
Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression.
villain
A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm.
addictive
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
stuff
noun
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
inevitable
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
treachery
A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.
vigil
Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep.
optimize
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
partake
To become involved with or take part in something with other people
boor
A rude or insensitive person, who doesn't have good manners.
mortality
The state of being human and not living for ever