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crumple
To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled (verb)
dally
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time (verb)
mope
To be dejected and apathetic (verb)
scrunch
To make something small to fit into a small space (verb)
totter
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse. (verb)
gobbledygook
Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense (noun)
throes
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change (noun)
dab
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it (verb)
bland
Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting (adjective)
forlorn
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy (adjective)
giddy
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy (adjective)
groggy
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow (adjective)
squalid
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect (adjective)
revamp
To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something. (verb)
henchman
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices. (noun)
rampage
(especially of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner (verb)
dash
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry (verb)
scheme
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong (verb)
renegade
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles (noun)
stammer
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words (verb)
terse
A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words (adjective)
obscene
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context (adjective)
gargle
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful (verb)
sliver
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece. (noun)
radiant
Shining, full of light, glowing brightly (adjective)
deranged
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness (adjective)
despair
Having no hope that things will get better. (noun)
belligerent
Hostile and aggressive, with an implied threat of violence (adjective)
stoop
To bend one's body forwards and downwards (verb)
captivating
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention (adjective)
bulge
A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface (noun)
hassle
Irritating inconvenience (noun)
fumble
An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something (noun)
tingle
A slight prickling or stinging sensation (noun)
cover-up
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority. (noun)
deceitful
Intentionally misleading or dishonest. (adjective)
disgust
A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion. (adjective)
eyesore
Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at. (noun)
glory
A state of splendor, magnificence, or beauty, often associated with triumph or success. (noun)
impenetrable
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into. (adjective)
inertia
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization. (noun)
leverage
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage (noun)
merciless
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind. (adjective)
perish
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed. (verb)
prosperity
A period or condition of economic growth, affluence, and stability. (noun)
prosperous
Flourishing or thriving, particularly in business, health, or social conditions. (adjective)
puffy
Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud. (adjective)
quarrel
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic. (verb)
resounding
Referring to something that is striking, definite, or leaves a strong impression, such as a victory or success. (adjective)
risky
Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding. (adjective)
sporadic
Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances. (adjective)
lopsided
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other. (adjective)
sip
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time. (verb)
impractical
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic. (adjective)
longshot
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate. (noun)
ruffian
A bully, someone who is violent toward others (noun)
exceptional
Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity. (adjective)
hallucinate
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist (verb)
innovation
The use of new ideas, products or methods (noun)
gleaming
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished. (adjective)