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gobble
To eat something hurriedly and noisily (verb)
grovel
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward (verb)
scowl
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way (verb)
tangle
To twist together into a confused mass (verb)
garb
Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind (noun)
guff
Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas (noun)
scam
A dishonest scheme; a fraud (noun)
slumber
A sleep (noun)
fib
Tell an unimportant lie (verb)
throng
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area) (verb)
dank
Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold (adjective)
defunct
No longer existing or functioning (adjective)
dowdy
(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman) (adjective)
flimsy
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged (adjective)
gaunt
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age (adjective)
wanton
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action (adjective)
gaze
Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought (verb)
blizzard
a severe snow storm with strong winds (noun)
chore
An unpleasant and boring task, but one that needs to be done. (noun)
creep
Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed (verb)
jovial
Friendly, happy, and in a good mood (adjective)
farfetched
Very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe (adjective)
unsung
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment (adjective)
obsession
Not being able to stop thinking about something. (noun)
petrified
Extremely frightened. (adjective)
intimidated
Afraid because a person feels less powerful. (adjective)
marathon
Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort (adjective)
ripple
A small wave resulting in water from displacement or movement. (noun)
wobble
An unsteady movement from side to side (noun)
smash
An act or sound of something smashing (noun)
bolt
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly (verb)
cluster
To stand or be positioned close together in a group. (verb)
effusive
Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm. (adjective)
fortuitous
Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way. (adjective)
freckles
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure. (noun)
impediment
Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle. (noun)
jitters
Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm. (noun)
mutiny
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority. (noun)
nascent
Emerging or starting to grow, especially referring to ideas, industries, or movements. (adjective)
plague
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty. (noun)
ponderous
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious. (adjective)
predicament
A state of uncertainty or hardship, often with a situation that involves a problem. (adjective)
enthralled
To be totally fascinated and filled with delight and wonder about something. (adjective)
simmer
To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs. (verb)
sorrow
A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment. (noun)
unkempt
Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression. (adjective)
morose
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood. (adjective)
opportune
Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success. (adjective)
stature
The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation (adjective)
status
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige. (noun)
subtle
Clever and indirect in approach or meaning. (adjective)
wholesome
Good for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally, or emotionally. (adjective)
tyrant
A cruel and oppressive ruler, usually not restrained by law. (noun)
zenith
The highest point that something can reach. (noun)
fragment
A small piece that's come off a larger whole (noun)
laughable
So stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration; bad in a way that seems foolish or silly (adjective)
determination
The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult (noun)
motto
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution. (noun)
proximity
Being near or close in space or time. (adjective)
savage
Extremely cruel, violent, and uncontrolled. (adjective)