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chug
(of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds (verb)
crave
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately (verb)
dicker
To engage in petty argument or bargaining (verb)
mosey
To walk or move in a leisurely manner (verb)
primp
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes. (verb)
scuttle
To be forced to cancel one's plans (verb)
sputter
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning. (verb)
swig
A quick swallow of a drink (noun)
nag
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging (verb)
dimple
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles (noun)
rigmarole
A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole) (noun)
spasm
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful (noun)
crumble
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration (verb)
fractious
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly (adjective)
stifle
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion (verb)
feud
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict (verb)
crackpot
A slightly strange or foolish person (noun)
stagger
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall (verb)
wilt
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower. (verb)
staid
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous (adjective)
valiant
Possessing or showing courage or determination (adjective)
rascal
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way) (noun)
rubbish
Waste material; refuse or litter (noun)
virile
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive (adjective)
profound
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning (adjective)
intrigue
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities (verb)
tiresome
Making you feel annoyed or bored (adjective)
oblivion
The state of being forgotten or destroyed (noun)
glide
To move easily and smoothly (verb)
vestige
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing (noun)
plunder
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property (noun)
slouch
A lazy, drooping posture or movement (noun)
twang
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring (noun)
squirt
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something (noun)
crush
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space (noun)
desperation
A strong feeling of fear and loss of hope. (adjective)
adrift
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless. (adjective)
allegiance
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause. (noun)
discern
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought (verb)
encounter
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance. (verb)
escalate
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity. (verb)
extinguish
To put out a flame, fire, or light. (verb)
kindhearted
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help. (adjective)
mandatory
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority. (adjective)
mediocrity
Lack of exceptional talent or ability β€” being unremarkable in performance or achievement. (noun)
plague
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges. (verb)
secondhand
Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before. (adjective)
tardy
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late. (adjective)
tenuous
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification. (adjective)
ultimatum
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met. (noun)
utmost
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent (adjective)
viral
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media. (adjective)
wavelength
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike. (noun)
winnow
To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts. (verb)
hinder
To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay. (verb)
illustrious
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements. (adjective)
nepotism
When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor. (noun)
pricey
Expensive or unreasonably expensive (adjective)
booming
Very loud or very successful. (adjective)
resentful
Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair. (adjective)