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baffle
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify. (verb)
cringe
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment (verb)
debunk
To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief) (verb)
gush
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly (verb)
retch
To make the sound and movement of vomiting (verb)
waddle
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion (verb)
clod
A lump of earth or clay (noun)
pipsqueak
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young (noun)
brash
Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way (adjective)
cranky
Easily irritated or annoyed (adjective)
hokey
Mawkishly sentimental (adjective)
wiggle
Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements (verb)
sinister
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm (adjective)
craven
Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly (adjective)
snob
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class (noun)
stumble
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall (verb)
muzzle
Put a muzzle on (an animal) (verb)
fervor
Intense and passionate feeling (noun)
valor
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle (noun)
fickle
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. (adjective)
sparse
Thinly dispersed or scattered (adjective)
finesse
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner (verb)
dubious
Hesitating or doubting (adjective)
shiver
(of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited (verb)
getaway
A good location for a short vacation (noun)
scrupulous
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty. (adjective)
reeling
To feel very shocked, upset, or confused. (adjective)
muted
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual. (adjective)
naive
Too ready to believe someone or something, or to trust that someone's intentions are good, often because of a lack of experience: (adjective)
ambiguous
Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways (adjective)
aggressive
Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way. (adjective)
deteriorate
To gradually get worse (verb)
obese
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health (adjective)
thaw
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility (noun)
splash
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid (noun)
alibi
A claim of innocens due to evidence that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place. (noun)
considerate
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others. (adjective)
discord
Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships. (noun)
dissuade
To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action. (verb)
divulge
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden. (verb)
exuberance
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy. (noun)
façade
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others. (noun)
hardship
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter. (noun)
generic
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique. (adjective)
jumbo
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard. (adjective)
peck
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly. (verb)
reverie
A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings. (noun)
sullen
Gloomy or depressing in mood or appearance. (adjective)
gap
An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity. (noun)
insecure
Lacking confidence or self-assurance; feeling unsure about oneself. (adjective)
marathon
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance. (noun)
stranglehold
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone. (noun)
incendiary
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger. (adjective)
landmark
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events. (noun)
wanderlust
A strong desire to travel and explore the world. (noun)
momentary
Lasting for a very short time. (adjective)
skyrocket
To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success. (verb)
impediment
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible (noun)
uplifted
Feeling happy and full of hope. (adjective)
bubbly
When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot. (adjective)