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munch
To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws (verb)
reek
To give off a very strong and unpleasant odor; to stink. (verb)
shirk
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility. (verb)
snatch
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way (verb)
tussle
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle (verb)
wheedle
To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something (verb)
wince
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress (verb)
barb
A remark that is funny but unkind. (noun)
bluster
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect (noun)
dufus
Someone who is foolish or stupid. (noun)
fluke
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck (noun)
fogey
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes (noun)
frenzy
Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation (noun)
grudge
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury (noun)
gully
A water-worn ravine (noun)
nitwit
A silly or foolish person (noun)
pizzazz
An attractive combination of vitality and glamour (noun)
slob
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy (noun)
puke
To vomit (verb)
niggling
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way (adjective)
rumpled
Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness (adjective)
scrumptious
(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious (adjective)
seep
For a liquid to flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes (verb)
fuzzy
Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance (adjective)
brazen
Bold and without shame (adjective)
tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule (noun)
sketch
Make a rough drawing of (verb)
buddy
A close friend (noun)
mimic
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule (verb)
tedious
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous (adjective)
inundate
To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with (verb)
euphoria
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. (noun)
crap
Something of extremely poor quality (noun)
complacent
Being too confident because danger is being ignored. (adjective)
prestige
The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments (noun)
tumble
A sudden or headlong fall (noun)
whine
A long, high-pitched complaining cry (noun)
arduous
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult. (adjective)
detonate
To cause something to explode suddenly and violently. (verb)
genre
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content. (adjective)
improvise
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials. (verb)
incessant
Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior. (adjective)
repent
To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context. (verb)
revoke
To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege. (verb)
roomy
Referring to an area, object, or place that feels generous in size and can accommodate many items or people. (adjective)
sanctity
Referring to the idea that certain principles or values should be upheld without compromise. (noun)
scapegoat
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others. (noun)
standstill
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total. (noun)
unstoppable
So powerful, determined, or effective that it cannot be halted, defeated, or resisted. (adjective)
villain
A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm. (noun)
addictive
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it. (adjective)
intercept
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination. (verb)
bloodthirsty
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel. (adjective)
likewise
In a similar way. (adjective)
picturesque
Visually attractive and charming. (noun)
hypothetical
An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet. (adjective)
defenseless
Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm. (adjective)
anecdote
A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done (noun)
homestretch
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing. (noun)
global
Relating to, or involving the entire world. (adjective)