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coddle
To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way (verb)
flinch
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain (verb)
flit
To move swiftly and lightly (verb)
flub
To fail or make a mistake (verb)
grope
To feel about or search blindly and uncertainly with the hands. (verb)
hoodwink
To deceive or trick someone. (verb)
nab
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal (verb)
splurge
To spend money freely or extravagantly (verb)
bozo
A stupid, rude, or insignificant person, especially a man (noun)
brouhaha
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something (noun)
froth
A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam (noun)
inkling
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint (noun)
oodles
A very great number or amount of something (noun)
prude
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity (noun)
vibes
A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others (noun)
leech
To habitually exploit or rely on (verb)
swish
Move with a hissing or rushing sound (verb)
wobble
Move unsteadily from side to side (verb)
deft
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements (adjective)
ditzy
Silly or scatterbrained (adjective)
plush
Richly luxurious and expensive (adjective)
savvy
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment (adjective)
stodgy
Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes (adjective)
yummy
(of food) delicious (adjective)
snippet
A small piece or brief extract (noun)
slump
Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back (verb)
fondle
To stroke or caress in a loving way. (verb)
beckon
To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow (verb)
strut
To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait (verb)
rummage
To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle (verb)
surge
(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward (verb)
outcast
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group (noun)
obnoxious
Extremely unpleasant (adjective)
shred
To tear or cut into shreds (verb)
ghastly
Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre (adjective)
dazed
Confused or unable to think clearly, often as a result of an injury or from shock (adjective)
insidious
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects (adjective)
unconscionable
Not right or reasonable (adjective)
cramps
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles (noun)
stranded
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money (adjective)
nuts
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way (adjective)
engrossing
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention (adjective)
jolt
An abrupt rough or violent movement (noun)
awesome
amazing, breathtaking, or overwhelming (adjective)
discrepancy
A difference between two things that are expected to be the same. (noun)
dovetail
To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly. (verb)
flashback
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books. (noun)
freeloader
A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return. (noun)
fortitude
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up. (adjective)
neophyte
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity. (noun)
profane
Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions. (adjective)
redundant
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value. (adjective)
ruin
The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair. (noun)
stickler
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing. (adjective)
ridiculous
Deserving or inviting mockery or laughter due to being absurd or unreasonable; outrageously unreasonable or exaggerated in a way that provokes disbelief. (adjective)
inflammation
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection. (noun)
stuff
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized. (noun)
reciprocal
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits. (adjective)
indefensible
Unable to be defended, justified, accepted, or excused. (adjective)
mortal
Unable to continue living for ever. (adjective)