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grunt
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound (verb)
irk
To irritate and annoy someone (verb)
josh
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way (verb)
oust
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place (verb)
spew
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly (verb)
trudge
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions (verb)
wallop
To strike or hit someone or something very hard (verb)
wither
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled (verb)
clunker
An old, run-down vehicle or machine (noun)
gewgaw
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless (noun)
glob
A lump of a semiliquid substance (noun)
gobs
A lot of (noun)
smirk
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way. (noun)
tizzy
A state of nervous excitement or agitation (noun)
nip
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply (verb)
murky
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist (adjective)
scraggly
(of a person or animal) thin and bony (adjective)
uncanny
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way (adjective)
vulgar
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined (adjective)
glimpse
See or perceive briefly or partially (verb)
fabulous
Amazingly good; wonderful (adjective)
durable
Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker. (adjective)
tirade
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation (noun)
bewildered
To be completely confused because of an overload of information. (adjective)
phony
Not genuine; fraudulent (adjective)
stupendous
Extremely impressive (adjective)
wade
To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance (verb)
devastate
To destroy something completely (verb)
punctual
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged. (adjective)
alienate
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong (verb)
fink
An unpleasant or contemptible person (noun)
flex
The action or state of flexing (noun)
doodle
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away (noun)
intrigue
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme (noun)
amass
To accumulate a large amount of something gradually, especially wealth, knowledge, or resources. (verb)
cluster
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together. (noun)
compassion
A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help. (adjective)
haze
A physical or mental lack of clarity. (noun)
intimate
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature. (adjective)
merge
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct. (verb)
metropolis
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center. (noun)
nurture
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something. (verb)
onerous
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty. (adjective)
misery
A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain. (noun)
nebulous
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits. (adjective)
righteous
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral. (adjective)
smokescreen
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others. (noun)
sobering
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy. (adjective)
confiscate
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment. (verb)
lenient
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected. (adjective)
impervious
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something. (adjective)
licentious
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable. (adjective)
whirlwind
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush. (adjective)
circumvent
To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty. (verb)
trajectory
The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air (noun)
reinvigorated
To feel a new energy and strength (adjective)
shameless
Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable (adjective)
laudable
Something that deserves praise or admiration. (adjective)
persevere
To continue in a course of action even in the face of great difficulty. (verb)
mortality
The state of being human and not living for ever (noun)