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begrudge
To envy someone else's good fortune (verb)
dwindle
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength (verb)
ebb
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen. (verb)
eke
To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty (verb)
quibble
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter (verb)
slog
To move with determination against difficult obstacles (verb)
blob
A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick (noun)
clump
A compacted mass or lump of something (noun)
hubbub
General excitement and activity (noun)
mongrel
A dog of no definable type or breed (noun)
patsy
A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something (noun)
pep
Energy or enthusiasm (noun)
slacker
A person who avoids work or effort (noun)
feisty
Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited (adjective)
fumble
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something (verb)
squeal
Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise (verb)
meander
(of a river or road) To follow a winding course. (verb)
quagmire
A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot (noun)
predator
An animal that naturally preys on others (noun)
kinship
A sharing of characteristics or origins (adjective)
inferno
A large fire that is dangerously out of control (noun)
finagle
To get something in an indirect or dishonest way. (verb)
thrive
For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously (verb)
savage
(chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized (noun)
placid
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited (adjective)
inept
Having or showing no skill; clumsy (adjective)
ruddy
(of a person's face) having a healthy red color (adjective)
berate
To criticize someone in an angry manner (verb)
sublime
Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly (adjective)
mercurial
Changing emotions suddenly and often (adjective)
fragile
Easily broken or damaged. (adjective)
façade
A deceptive outward appearance. (noun)
extortion
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. (noun)
treason
The act of betraying one's country (noun)
guise
A deceptive appearance that is intended to deceive (noun)
overwhelm
To overcome resistance with tremendous force (verb)
champion
Somone who wins, for himself or for others. (noun)
strategic
Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal (adjective)
backlash
A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened (noun)
nibble
A small bite of something, usually food. (noun)
scorn
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt (noun)
holler
A loud cry or shout (noun)
benign
Kind, gentle, and harmless in nature or effect, or not harmful to health (adjective)
congeal
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state. (verb)
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time brief. (adjective)
ghetto
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community. (noun)
interlude
A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity. (noun)
justified
Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision. (adjective)
lovely
Beautiful, attractive, or charming in appearance or manner. (adjective)
restraint
The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing (noun)
skit
A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting. (noun)
slash
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets. (verb)
underhanded
Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way. (adjective)
miraculous
So fortunate and amazing that it happens as if by a miracle. (adjective)
rattle
To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds. (verb)
hypocrisy
Behavior that is the opposite of how one actually is, being fake by pretending to be one thing, and acting in the opposite way. (noun)
catatonic
Appearing to be in a daze or stupor; unresponsive, not moving or reacting. (adjective)
overbearing
Unpleasantly or arrogantly controlling. (adjective)
fragmented
Froken or separated into distinct parts (adjective)
ornery
Having an unpleasant mood or temper, likely to get angry and argue with people. (adjective)