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creak
To show weakness or frailty under strain. (verb)
leer
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way (verb)
lurch
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger (verb)
pry
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs (verb)
imp
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker (noun)
oomph
Feelings of energy and enthusiasm (noun)
twitch
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement (noun)
gory
Involving or showing violence and bloodshed (adjective)
haggard
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering (adjective)
jilted
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover) (adjective)
paltry
A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth (adjective)
pesky
Causing trouble; annoying (adjective)
raffish
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner (adjective)
splendor
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur (noun)
cling
(of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to (verb)
hoax
A humorous or malicious deception (noun)
glamour
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special (noun)
bombard
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles (verb)
chow
Food (noun)
bashful
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy (adjective)
naughty
(especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved (adjective)
numb
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally. (adjective)
jerk
A contemptibly obnoxious person (noun)
drawback
A disadvantage or problem that makes something less attractive. (noun)
queasy
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious. (adjective)
outsmart
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are (verb)
sob
An act or sound of sobbing (noun)
whirl
A rapid movement around and around (noun)
flourish
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others (noun)
glitter
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration (noun)
huddle
A group where people have come close to together (noun)
bond
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion. (noun)
broach
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue. (verb)
bruise
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability. (verb)
chimera
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy. (noun)
bum
A lazy or worthless person; a freeloader. (noun)
crack
To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound. (verb)
darling
A term of endearment used to express affection. (noun)
denigrate
To damage the good name or character of a person. (verb)
diversion
Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation. (noun)
expulsion
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country. (noun)
hasty
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought. (adjective)
impetuous
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive. (adjective)
mist
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly. (noun)
moribund
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining. (adjective)
no-no
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged. (noun)
nosedive
A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability. (noun)
poke
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner. (verb)
unrelenting
Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity (adjective)
wonder
To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement. (verb)
festivities
The parties, meals, and other social activities where people celebrate a special occasion (noun)
savor
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time. (verb)
acute
Very sharp and intense. (adjective)
vengeance
Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge. (noun)
pungent
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell. (adjective)
tasty
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing. (adjective)
heretical
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion. (adjective)
conflagration
a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event. (noun)
dynamic
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change (adjective)
fuming
Feeling, showing, or expressing great anger. (verb)