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bandy
To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said (verb)
clobber
To hit (someone) hard (verb)
ferret
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation (verb)
fester
For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with (verb)
flutter
To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements (verb)
pester
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions (verb)
refurbish
To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance. (verb)
clout
Influence or power, especially in politics or business (noun)
fluff
Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps (noun)
moxie
Force of character, determination, or nerve (noun)
prank
A practical joke or mischievous act (noun)
prong
Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork (noun)
slew
A large number of things (noun)
drab
Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull (adjective)
gruff
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking (adjective)
jaunty
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner (adjective)
mawkish
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way (adjective)
nimble
Quick and light in movement or action; agile (adjective)
shrill
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing (adjective)
snide
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way (adjective)
woozy
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed (adjective)
dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent (adjective)
grotesque
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal (adjective)
turmoil
A state of agitation or turbulence. (noun)
dismay
A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix (noun)
aroma
A definitive fragrance that is pleasant. (noun)
nefarious
An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked. (adjective)
avenge
To Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another) (verb)
boast
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities (verb)
morbid
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death (adjective)
scatterbrained
Disorganized and lacking in concentration. (adjective)
inexplicable
Impossible to explain (adjective)
squint
An act or instance of squinting (noun)
swoon
An occurrence of fainting (noun)
audacity
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought. (adjective)
autocratic
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way. (adjective)
blurry
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused. (adjective)
breach
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement. (noun)
companionship
The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company. (adjective)
craze
A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something. (noun)
eradicate
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted. (verb)
fluctuate
To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level. (verb)
inflict
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering. (verb)
launch
To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion. (verb)
maneuver
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations. (noun)
meltdown
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process (noun)
psycho
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner. (noun)
tremor
A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body. (noun)
unsteady
Not firm, stable, or balanced; likely to wobble or fall. (adjective)
verbose
Containing excessive or unnecessary language (adjective)
nourish
To provide food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition; also to support or promote the development of something (like ideas, feelings, or relationships). (verb)
precise
Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion. (adjective)
epicure
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. (noun)
entangled
Caught or involved in something that is difficult to escape from. (adjective)
pariah
An outcast, someone who is disliked and rejected. (noun)
reap
To get something, usually something good, as a result of your or other people's planning and actions. (verb)
resplendent
Shining brilliantly, having a very bright and beautiful appearance (adjective)
fashionable
Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish. (adjective)
gaping
A wide open and very large hole. (adjective)
booty
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something. (noun)