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garble
To distort a message so that it is unclear or confusing (verb)
pamper
To indulge with attention, comfort, and kindness (verb)
pucker
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed. (verb)
snigger
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh (verb)
snoop
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs (verb)
tweak
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement (verb)
yap
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way. (verb)
bimbo
Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent. (noun)
fad
An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze (noun)
funk
A state of depression (noun)
noggin
A person's head (noun)
stubble
Short stalks of growth (noun)
plunder
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder (verb)
disgruntled
Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help. (adjective)
spiffy
Smart in appearance; fashionable (adjective)
hurl
To throw something with great force (verb)
brandish
To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement (verb)
opulent
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish (adjective)
tremble
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness. (verb)
zombie
A mythical dead person who is able to move because of certain spiritual powers (noun)
doldrums
A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression (noun)
whiff
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly (noun)
brawny
Physically strong; muscular (adjective)
snooze
Have a short, light sleep (verb)
oblivious
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one (adjective)
hype
Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false (noun)
ponder
To look inward and think carefully about something (verb)
wring
To squeeze and twist something. (verb)
dissipated
Spending too much time on physical pleasures that are not good for your health. (adjective)
massive
Very large. (adjective)
raging
Happening with a lot of force (adjective)
deplete
To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left, such as resources or money (verb)
trash
Discarded matter; refuse (noun)
ambush
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position. (noun)
apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion. (noun)
clamor
A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting. (noun)
cosmic
Vast or immense in scale or importance, often relating to space or the universe. (adjective)
imminent
About to happen very soon; approaching or near in time. (adjective)
impact
The force or action of one object hitting another. (noun)
inhibitions
A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions. (noun)
levity
A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation. (noun)
puddle
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground. (noun)
reprieve
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts. (verb)
sanctuary
A location where one can find protection, safety, or peace, often from danger or persecution. (noun)
spin
To turn around quickly on a central point or axis. (verb)
squeeze
To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form. (verb)
summit
The highest attainable level of achievement or success; also the highest point of a hill or mountain. (noun)
symbolic
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea. (adjective)
twiddle
To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way. (verb)
wedge
A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups. (noun)
navigate
To lead a company, activity, etc. in a particular direction, or to deal effectively with a difficult situation. (verb)
louse
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur. (noun)
ransom
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner. (noun)
disintegrate
To weaken, decompose, and break apart as the result of time, impact or decay. (verb)
upgrade
To improve and raise to a higher standard. (verb)
vicious
Dangerously aggressive, cruel, and violent. (adjective)
megalomaniac
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control. (noun)
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas (adjective)
diverse
Made up of people or things that are very different from each other. (adjective)
partake
To become involved with or take part in something with other people (verb)