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beguile
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way. (verb)
injurious
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm. (noun)
scads
A large number or quantity (noun)
smattering
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject (noun)
thug
A violent person, especially a criminal (noun)
zest
Great enthusiasm and energy (noun)
blitz
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz (verb)
stunt
Prevent from growing or developing properly (verb)
chintzy
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material (adjective)
connive
To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur (verb)
frenetic
Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way (adjective)
crush
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully (verb)
drench
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it. (verb)
dynamism
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality. (noun)
capricious
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior (adjective)
radiance
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone (adjective)
vast
Of very great extent or quantity; immense (adjective)
collide
What happens when a moving object hits something violently (verb)
debris
Broken or torn pieces of something larger (noun)
gallant
Brave, heroic. (adjective)
moisturized
To make something, especially the skin, less dry. (adjective)
blossom
To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident. (verb)
humiliated
To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others. (adjective)
shackle
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively (verb)
unsettling
Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing. (adjective)
lethargic
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything (adjective)
chitchat
Inconsequential conversation (noun)
puke
Vomit (noun)
rant
A spell of ranting; a tirade (noun)
trickle
A small flow of liquid (noun)
yowl
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress (noun)
lull
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity (noun)
stink
A strong unpleasant smell; a stench (noun)
finesse
Intricate and refined delicacy (noun)
ambitious
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals. (adjective)
bumpy
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey. (adjective)
centrality
The state of being central in location or focus. (adjective)
empower
To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life. (verb)
enclave
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity. (noun)
handsome
Well-proportioned, aesthetically pleasing, or having a pleasing appearance. (adjective)
induce
To persuade or influence someone to do something. (verb)
integrity
The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles. (adjective)
marvelous
Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good. (adjective)
opaque
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent. (adjective)
outlandish
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric. (adjective)
paramount
More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme. (adjective)
pivot
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs. (verb)
radical
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices. (adjective)
recess
A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended. (noun)
streamline
To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps. (verb)
tailspin
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure. (noun)
viable
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement (adjective)
tumult
A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance (noun)
intangible
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure. (adjective)
boobytrap
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it. (noun)
workout
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training (noun)
shorthanded
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done. (adjective)
degenerate
To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally (verb)
excerpt
A short part taken from a speech, book, film (noun)
fidgety
Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition. (adjective)