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scram
To leave or go away from a place quickly (verb)
blotch
An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin (noun)
blurb
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement (noun)
bustle
Excited activity and movement (noun)
klutz
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person (noun)
nook
Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting. (noun)
fink
Inform on to the authorities (verb)
flop
To fail (verb)
nod
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal (verb)
batty
Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way (adjective)
feckless
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible (adjective)
rickety
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse (adjective)
snazzy
Stylish and attractive (adjective)
swarthy
Dark-skinned (adjective)
decrepit
(of a person) elderly and infirm (adjective)
squeak
Make a high-pitched sound or cry (verb)
vivid
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind (adjective)
putrid
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell (adjective)
disdain
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt (noun)
obliterate
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left (verb)
gouge
To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something. (verb)
cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure (adjective)
roam
To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area (verb)
hover
To remain in one place in the air (verb)
pathetic
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness (adjective)
defiant
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism. (adjective)
charade
An act or event that is clearly false (noun)
enchant
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure. (verb)
melancholy
A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time (adjective)
lackadaisical
Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort (adjective)
sneer
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone (noun)
swagger
A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner (noun)
chat
An informal conversation (noun)
mimic
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way (noun)
cavalier
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless. (adjective)
dignity
A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect. (noun)
eager
Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen. (adjective)
eclipse
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant. (verb)
enslaved
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control. (adjective)
esoteric
Difficult to understand unless one has specific knowledge or interest. (adjective)
feedback
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement. (noun)
hasten
To move or act quickly. (verb)
hazy
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain. (adjective)
mixup
An error resulting from things being wrongly arranged or identified. (noun)
unforgivable
So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused (noun)
relent
To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances. (verb)
retreat
A location or setting where one can go to rest, reflect, or recover, often in isolation. (noun)
retreat
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest. (verb)
sneaky
Doing things in a secretive or sly way, often to avoid being noticed or caught. (adjective)
vacillate
To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive. (verb)
slope
A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another. (noun)
dependent
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed. (adjective)
migrant
A person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work. (noun)
verbal
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words. (adjective)
superlative
Referring to someone or something as being the best, the longest, or the most incredible among others. (adjective)
longwinded
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech (adjective)
solemn
Very serious and formal in manner and expression. (adjective)
reassuring
Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something (adjective)
neglect
To fail to care of something or someone properly. (verb)
shameful
Disgraceful behavior that is worthy of blame and shame. (adjective)