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bristle
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
dicker
To engage in petty argument or bargaining
faze
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.
grunt
verb
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
mumble
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
pry
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
scurry
For a person or small animal to move hurriedly with short quick steps
wince
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
dollop
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
fluff
Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps
skirmish
A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war
swoon
verb
Faint from extreme emotion
defunct
No longer existing or functioning
prissy
Fussily and excessively respectable
ramshackle
(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair
rowdy
Noisy and disorderly
lull
verb
Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
jagged
Having rough, sharp points protruding
beckon
To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow
loony
Crazy or silly
buddy
A close friend
smolder
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
vanquish
To defeat thoroughly
horrendous
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible
corrupt
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
wring
To squeeze and twist something.
soak
To make something very wet
exploit
To take unfair advantage of
furious
Being full of intense anger
deteriorate
To gradually get worse
diligent
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties
vestige
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing
uptick
a small increase in the level or value of something
classy
Something that is attractive and of excellent quality
yowl
noun
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress
growl
noun
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog
compassion
A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help.
converge
To come together from different directions and meet at a point.
darling
A term of endearment used to express affection.
decipher
To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand.
enigmatic
Mysterious or difficult to understand.
fertile
Able to conceive children or reproduce – used for people, animals, or plants that can easily produce offspring.
hubris
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
incentive
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.
juicy
Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.
ostracize
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted.
perish
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed.
picky
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
plague
noun
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.
prelude
An event or action that signals or prepares for what is to follow, often setting the tone for what comes next.
twiddle
To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way.
concise
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.
reciprocal
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits.
illustrious
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements.
tasty
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing.
intensity
Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.
contiguous
Things that are next to each other along a common border.
boobytrap
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.
potent
Strong, powerful, and effective
hilarious
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter