snatch -
Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
Lenny wanted to play with his brother's toy, so he tried to snatch it away from him.
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contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
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shatter -
Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
The force of the explosion shattered the glass windows.
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swarm -
A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones
The terrifying sight of insects forming a swarm made them look like an invading army.
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Disorganized
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muddle -
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
Reggie's tasks at work had muddled together into something he couldn't figure out.
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Angry
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mar -
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.
The scratch on the car door marred its otherwise flawless paint job.
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dispel -
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.
The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.
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Calm
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dwell -
Live in or at a specified place
If he ever won the lottery, Duane wanted to dwell in one of Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary houses.
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Confused
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compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
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naughty -
(especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved
Susie was punished by her mother for her naughty behavior.
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glitter -
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
For arts-and-crafts enthusiasts, glitter is a popular and lively decoration.
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Strange
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opinionated -
Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.
He’s very opinionated and rarely listens to opposing arguments.
