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clash
To meet and come into violent conflict (verb)
dabble
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way (verb)
dunk
To dip or submerge something in liquid. (verb)
meddle
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern (verb)
shuffle
To move similar things from one position or place to another. (verb)
taint
To contaminate or pollute something. (verb)
tinkle
To make a light, clear ringing sound (verb)
blur
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist. (noun)
doodad
A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall (noun)
jiffy
A very short, unspecified length of time. (noun)
mugger
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place (noun)
pooch
Slang word used to describe a dog. (noun)
rubble
Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings (noun)
slush
Partially melted snow or ice (noun)
coy
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring (adjective)
spunky
Courageous and determined (adjective)
tempo
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace (adjective)
squat
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs (verb)
limbo
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition (noun)
trample
To tread on and crush (verb)
gullible
Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous (adjective)
taunt
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks (verb)
ostentatious
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice (adjective)
skid
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly (verb)
moan
Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure (verb)
splash
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops (verb)
weirdo
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange (noun)
nonchalant
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm (adjective)
ecstasy
Extremely happy (noun)
pulverize
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces. (verb)
grimace
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement (noun)
crackle
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds (noun)
growl
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog (noun)
doom
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate (noun)
snooze
A short, light sleep, especially during the day (noun)
skid
An act of skidding or sliding (noun)
abyss
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm. (noun)
aggravating
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior. (adjective)
bigwig
A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally. (noun)
credibility
The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust. (noun)
disruptive
Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly. (adjective)
clarity
The ability to think about or understand something clearly (noun)
labyrinth
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way. (noun)
outrage
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive. (noun)
miser
Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval. (noun)
platitude
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal. (noun)
regimented
Referring to something that is arranged in a highly structured or ordered manner, often with little room for flexibility or deviation. (adjective)
shock
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance. (noun)
squash
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest. (verb)
surplus
The quantity of goods or assets exceeding the demand or requirement. (noun)
sweeping
Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough. (adjective)
techie
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics. (noun)
temperamental
Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament. (adjective)
prior
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions. (adjective)
personna
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self. (noun)
casualty
A person killed or injured in a war or accident. (noun)
thorny
Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble. (adjective)
majesty
Beauty, grandeur, dignity, and greatness that inspires awe and respect. (noun)
finale
The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting. (noun)
salvation
Being delivered from harm, ruin, or loss (noun)