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assuage
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense (verb)
frisk
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc. (verb)
hustle
To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction (verb)
plop
To drop gently and without making a loud noise. (verb)
bevy
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women (noun)
flunky
A person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously (noun)
tinge
A trace of some color (noun)
frown
To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness (verb)
quirky
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits (adjective)
collusion
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others (noun)
boondoggle
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value (noun)
preppy
Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress (adjective)
icky
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful (adjective)
gasp
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment (verb)
smog
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants (noun)
cascade
(of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities (verb)
excruciating
Intensely painful (adjective)
gracious
Courteous, kind, and pleasant (adjective)
vitality
The state of being strong and active; energy (noun)
rambunctious
Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous (adjective)
hoard
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away (verb)
trinket
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality: (noun)
flagrant
The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way (adjective)
unscrupulous
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want (adjective)
huddle
To come close together in a group (verb)
wee
Very small (adjective)
phenomenal
Very remarkable; extraordinary (adjective)
rouse
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited (verb)
polarize
To divide into two completely opposing groups (verb)
windfall
A large amount of money received unexpectedly. (noun)
ample
Plentiful, more than enough (adjective)
adversary
An enemy or opponent (noun)
burp
The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth (noun)
chuckle
A quiet or suppressed laugh (noun)
rampage
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people (noun)
cascade
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope (noun)
conundrum
A confusing and difficult problem, situation, or question, where there is no clear or easy solution. (noun)
crabby
Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered. (adjective)
envy
The desire to have something that someone else has. (noun)
glow
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion. (noun)
gnaw
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense. (verb)
homesick
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them. (adjective)
lint
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers. (noun)
mouthwatering
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite. (adjective)
ornament
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing. (noun)
negligible
So small or unimportant that it can be ignored or doesn't have a noticeable effect; insignificant in amount, size, or impact — too minor to be worth considering. (adjective)
pedigree
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin. (noun)
scrutinize
To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues. (verb)
substantial
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; or strongly built or solid in structure. (adjective)
tomboy
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports. (noun)
mission
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance. (noun)
concise
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail. (adjective)
palatable
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat. (adjective)
reckoning
A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong. (noun)
optimize
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource. (verb)
crash
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise. (verb)
spontaneous
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause. (adjective)
snare
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise (verb)
proclaim
To announce something publicly and proudly. (verb)
upright
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct. (adjective)