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frolic
To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner. (verb)
hobble
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury (verb)
mutter
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation (verb)
snicker
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh. (verb)
cinch
An extremely easy task (noun)
ninny
A foolish person (noun)
smidgen
A small amount of something (noun)
doddering
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age (adjective)
glib
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow (adjective)
mangy
In poor condition; shabby (adjective)
calamity
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster. (noun)
tarnish
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture (verb)
trek
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot (verb)
probe
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument (verb)
myriad
A countless or extremely great number (noun)
wail
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger (verb)
bulky
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy (adjective)
angst
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general (noun)
swirl
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern (verb)
ridicule
To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior (verb)
infest
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction (verb)
slander
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation (verb)
sopping
Extremely wet (adjective)
wry
To see a bad situation in an amusing way (adjective)
delude
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true (verb)
elite
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability. (adjective)
skeptical
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations. (adjective)
slash
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement. (verb)
astute
Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well (adjective)
spendthrift
Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it (noun)
backlog
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done (noun)
overcast
With a sky completely full of clouds (adjective)
squawk
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person (noun)
whimper
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain (noun)
lump
A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight. (noun)
streak
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings (noun)
alacrity
Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude. (noun)
cleanse
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities. (verb)
confrontational
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way. (adjective)
daring
Willing to take risks; brave or bold. (adjective)
domineering
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner. (adjective)
dysfunctional
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function. (adjective)
emerge
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden. (verb)
firestorm
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction. (noun)
flow
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion. (verb)
glow
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth. (verb)
hijack
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit. (verb)
rehabilitate
To renovate or repair something, such as a building, facility, person, or environment, to make it more usable or up to current standards. (verb)
repercussions
The effects or results of an action, event, or decision, especially those that are unintended or negative. (noun)
reprehensible
Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation. (adjective)
sacrosanct
Often used to describe rules, principles, or values that are considered untouchable or immune from challenge or change. (adjective)
zoom
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound. (verb)
serendipity
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events. (noun)
adventure
An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity. (noun)
aura
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place. (noun)
repudiate
To refuse to accept that something is valid. (verb)
ubiquitous
Seeming to be everywhere at the same time. (adjective)
tease
To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them (verb)
uplifted
Feeling happy and full of hope. (adjective)
offshoot
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed (noun)