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blabber
Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively
foist
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
gloat
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune
mollify
To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset
vouch
To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described
hooey
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
jiffy
A very short, unspecified length of time.
peeve
A cause of annoyance
pipsqueak
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young
rookie
A beginner who has little or no experience.
shebang
A matter, operation, or set of circumstances
sludge
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
clunky
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
grubby
Dirty; grimy
ritzy
Expensively stylish
shabby
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care
shrewd
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
spasm
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
lavish
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
thaw
verb
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
sprinkle
verb
Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)
weary
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
flourish
verb
To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
somber
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave
glamour
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
zany
Amusingly unconventional and different
gracious
Courteous, kind, and pleasant
vast
Of very great extent or quantity; immense
callous
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people
hothead
Someone who reacts with anger quickly and impulsively without thinking carefully first
overwhelm
To overcome resistance with tremendous force
quip
noun
A witty remark
snarl
noun
An act or sound of snarling
creep
noun
Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace
ascetic
Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.
chimera
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
concoct
To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.
dispel
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.
disruptive
Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly.
elaborate
Detailed and complicated in design or planning.
envy
The desire to have something that someone else has.
clarity
The ability to think about or understand something clearly
grab
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
impose
To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.
inadvertent
Not deliberately planned or intended.
inflict
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.
lament
verb
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.
par
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.
regal
Describing something that is majestic, dignified, or befitting of a monarch, often in terms of appearance, style, or grandeur.
resounding
Referring to something that is striking, definite, or leaves a strong impression, such as a victory or success.
rupture
noun
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body.
sacrosanct
Often used to describe rules, principles, or values that are considered untouchable or immune from challenge or change.
telltale
Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something.
navigate
To lead a company, activity, etc. in a particular direction, or to deal effectively with a difficult situation.
vigilante
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law
decay
noun
The result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for.
spontaneous
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause.
defenseless
Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.
pricey
Expensive or unreasonably expensive
troublemaker
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.