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besmirch
To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something (verb)
croon
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner (verb)
dote
To be extremely and uncritically fond of something. (verb)
glower
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl (verb)
hanker
To feel a strong desire to do or have something (verb)
slosh
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way. (verb)
topple
To fall as a result of being unsteady or pushed. (verb)
buffoon
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown (noun)
glint
A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface (noun)
pliable
When a person is easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others (adjective)
swagger
Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way (verb)
cushy
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure (adjective)
pooped
Extremely tired (adjective)
mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear (adjective)
docile
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive (adjective)
limp
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot (verb)
dearth
A scarcity or lack of something (noun)
riff-raff
Disreputable or undesirable people (noun)
zealot
A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits. (noun)
jest
Speak or act in a joking manner (verb)
crook
A person who is dishonest or a criminal (noun)
demolish
To pull or knock down something, such as a building. (verb)
torrent
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid (noun)
banter
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks (noun)
corrupt
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain (adjective)
creepy
So strange that it makes you frightened (adjective)
maestro
A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music (noun)
inconsolable
So sad that a person cannot be comforted (adjective)
diffuse
Scattered and widely spread out (adjective)
stuck
Unable to move. (adjective)
rebound
To recover from a bad situation. (verb)
spotty
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record. (adjective)
cutthroat
Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways (adjective)
stash
A secret store of something (noun)
whoosh
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound (noun)
slap
A quick hit with the flat part of the hand (noun)
achy
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness. (adjective)
banquet
A large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate a special event. (noun)
blabbermouth
An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking. (noun)
controversy
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important. (noun)
crash
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully. (noun)
exhaustive
Thorough and complete; covering all possibilities or details, leaving nothing out; including everything relevant. (adjective)
fawning
Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power. (adjective)
gourmet
Characterized by a sophisticated or refined approach, especially in terms of food or taste. (noun)
keen
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something. (adjective)
leisure
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment. (noun)
malfunction
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended. (noun)
panic
To feel or experience sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational actions. (verb)
plight
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity. (noun)
scandalous
Describing something that is morally or legally wrong and causes a great deal of gossip or anger in society. (adjective)
revert
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change. (verb)
resonate
To feel aligned with something, such as an idea, belief, feelings, or value, creating a sense of mutual understanding or agreement. (verb)
rundown
Being in very bad condition, after not being taken care of. (adjective)
tenterhooks
Waiting nervously for something to happen. (noun)
disoriented
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do. (adjective)
laughingstock
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on. (noun)
warp
To become bent and twisted out of shape. (verb)
graceful
Moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way; elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech. (adjective)
sympathetic
Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation (adjective)
fake
Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone. (adjective)