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chafe
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits (verb)
evince
To cause a feeling to reveal itself. (verb)
sag
To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength (verb)
snuggle
To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position (verb)
foible
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character. (noun)
thump
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement (noun)
dingy
Gloomy and drab (adjective)
dreary
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing (adjective)
fusty
Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy (adjective)
goofy
Foolish; harmlessly eccentric (adjective)
grumpy
Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old (adjective)
prim
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper (adjective)
shrewd
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute (adjective)
bonanza
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits (noun)
slack
Loosen (something, especially a rope) (verb)
brittle
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily (adjective)
poise
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person (adjective)
turbulent
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm (adjective)
robust
Strong and healthy; vigorous (adjective)
plead
To make an emotional appeal (verb)
supreme
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others (adjective)
invincible
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome (adjective)
outburst
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger (noun)
nuance
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound (noun)
incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something (adjective)
snap
To break suddenly. (verb)
harried
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others (adjective)
insurrection
A violent revolt against a government (noun)
intuition
An ability to understand something with your feelings (noun)
disgrace
The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad (noun)
allege
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context. (verb)
bargain
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected. (noun)
astounding
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement. (adjective)
blend
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously. (noun)
brute
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence. (noun)
burden
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty. (noun)
dignified
Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect. (adjective)
hint
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem. (noun)
honk
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal. (verb)
multitasking
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time. (noun)
nuisance
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience. (noun)
overlap
The way two things can share space, features, or time. (verb)
panic
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos. (noun)
penniless
Having no money at all; completely broke. (adjective)
refine
To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements. (verb)
par
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability. (noun)
sophisticated
Complex or intricate, often in a clever or subtle way. (adjective)
splinter
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion. (verb)
staggering
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme. (adjective)
stringent
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy. (adjective)
whisper
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor. (verb)
tolerate
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it. (verb)
extravagant
Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources. (adjective)
defensive
To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself. (adjective)
conceal
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed. (verb)
embezzle
To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for (verb)
contemplate
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way. (verb)
puzzling
Difficult to explain or understand (adjective)
meteoric
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention (adjective)
precision
Being exact and accurate. (noun)