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budge
To make or cause to make the slightest movement (verb)
loathe
To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something (verb)
blip
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend (noun)
shrew
A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered. (noun)
sloth
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness (noun)
chuckle
To laugh quietly or inwardly (verb)
jeer
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks. (verb)
scribble
Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly (verb)
galore
In abundance (adjective)
gallivant
To move from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment (verb)
cagey
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion (adjective)
mystique
A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something (noun)
strife
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict (noun)
fatigue
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness (noun)
nostalgia
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations (noun)
spectacular
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way (adjective)
majestic
Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity (adjective)
pretentious
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are (adjective)
dumbfounded
So shocked that you cannot speak (adjective)
dizzy
Having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance. (adjective)
perplexing
Confusing and difficult to understand (adjective)
throb
To steadily alternative between a large and small size (verb)
rehabilitate
To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition (verb)
bumble
To act or speak in a confused manner. (verb)
drizzle
Light rain falling in very fine drops (noun)
grin
A broad smile (noun)
blush
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame (noun)
rebuke
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism (noun)
wink
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a signal (noun)
amplify
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something. (verb)
bump
To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt (verb)
expose
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret. (verb)
halo
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels. (noun)
haul
To pull or drag something with effort or force. (verb)
hybrid
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both. (adjective)
inadvertent
Not deliberately planned or intended. (adjective)
jeopardize
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something. (verb)
overflowing
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling. (adjective)
mere
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is. (adjective)
modest
Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention. (adjective)
repressed
Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress. (adjective)
restrain
To physically or metaphorically prevent someone or something from moving, acting, or progressing. (verb)
rinky-dink
Describing something that is low-quality, makeshift, or unimpressive, often used in a dismissive or humorous manner. (adjective)
spicy
Having a strong, hot flavor from spices like chili or pepper. (adjective)
standoffish
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof. (adjective)
telltale
Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something. (adjective)
thunderstruck
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment. (adjective)
touchy
Easily offended or sensitive to criticism or comments. (adjective)
suspense
A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what might happen. (noun)
tinderbox
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict. (noun)
dilettante
Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise. (noun)
sidekick
A person who plays a secondary but crucial role, often helping or supporting someone more prominent. (noun)
solitude
The state or situation of being isolated and alone. (noun)
deception
The act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage (noun)
transfixed
Unable to move or stop looking at something because you are so interested, surprised, or frightened (adjective)
destitute
poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions. (adjective)
amorous
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love (adjective)
grouch
A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot. (noun)
boor
A rude or insensitive person, who doesn't have good manners. (noun)
minimal
Very small in size or amount; as small as possible. (adjective)