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bristle
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear (verb)
careen
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way (verb)
carouse
To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way (verb)
chomp
To munch or chew vigorously and noisily (verb)
clench
To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist. (verb)
cram
To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing. (verb)
bliss
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment (noun)
suffice
To be enough, sufficient, and adequate. (verb)
blooper
An embarrassing error (noun)
flair
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well (noun)
fop
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy (noun)
glutton
An excessively greedy eater (noun)
hovel
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling (noun)
mogul
An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry (noun)
tatters
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material (noun)
squiggle
To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm (verb)
crummy
Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality (adjective)
frisky
Playful and full of energy (adjective)
skittish
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared (adjective)
snippy
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way (adjective)
swank
Stylishly luxurious and expensive (adjective)
cantankerous
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative (adjective)
maverick
An unorthodox or independent-minded person (noun)
glisten
For something wet, bright, or greasy to shine and glitter. (verb)
lackluster
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring (adjective)
gangster
A member of a group of violent criminals (noun)
haven
A place of safety or refuge (noun)
lewd
Crude and offensive in a sexual way (adjective)
barren
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit (adjective)
inscrutable
Difficult to understand (adjective)
gingerly
To act in a way that is careful and cautious: (adjective)
innuendo
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly (noun)
intriguing
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious (adjective)
swap
An act of exchanging one thing for another (noun)
groan
A deep sound made in pain or annoyance (noun)
appalled
Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong. (adjective)
blast
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy. (noun)
breeze
To move easily or confidently through a situation. (verb)
compulsion
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement. (noun)
crackdown
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules. (noun)
crust
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something (noun)
cuddly
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior. (adjective)
devoid
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected. (adjective)
devout
Dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or person. (adjective)
embrace
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection. (noun)
flaky
Unreliable or inconsistent in behavior, especially in keeping commitments. (adjective)
flame
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love. (noun)
glance
a quick look at someone or something (noun)
humiliate
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect. (verb)
rectify
To make something right, especially by removing errors or mistakes made previously. (verb)
sever
Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships. (verb)
simultaneous
Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them. (adjective)
stabilize
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control. (verb)
sentimental
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things. (adjective)
authentic
Genuine or real, not fake or copied. (adjective)
digression
Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else. (noun)
trivialize
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is. (verb)
unreliable
Undependable, untrustworthy; an unreliable (adjective)
grief
Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves (noun)
lowly
Low in status or importance;. (adjective)