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bawl
To cry loudly and uncontrollably.
douse
To pour a liquid over; drench
plunge
To quickly fall a long way down
squelch
To inhibit or suppress
shmo
A stupid person
thud
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
lug
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
nag
verb
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
cushy
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
livid
Furiously angry
plush
Richly luxurious and expensive
snazzy
Stylish and attractive
honkey
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people'
scorn
verb
Feel or express contempt or derision for
vanish
To disappear suddenly and completely
rustic
Relating to the countryside; rural
radiance
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
wilt
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
crook
A person who is dishonest or a criminal
skid
verb
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
candor
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness
maestro
A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music
perplexing
Confusing and difficult to understand
hysteria
A state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc.
snap
To break suddenly.
industrious
To work very hard
tingle
verb
To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation
trickle
noun
A small flow of liquid
whine
noun
A long, high-pitched complaining cry
ridicule
noun
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
bumpy
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
cheapskate
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
congeal
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state.
deceive
To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.
dip
noun
A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position
ego
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
gyrations
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
homesick
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
ingenious
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness.
quorum
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
roundabout
Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays.
traverse
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.
ultimatum
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.
utmost
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
victim
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
concede
To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.
ravenous
Extremely hungry; eager or craving something in an intense or insatiable way.
revert
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
decisive
Being able to make decisions quickly and confidently.
solitude
The state or situation of being isolated and alone.
circumvent
To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.
manifesto
A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives.
hiss
verb
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
majesty
Beauty, grandeur, dignity, and greatness that inspires awe and respect.
dynamic
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change
laughable
So stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration; bad in a way that seems foolish or silly
eternity
Time that never ends and has no limits
meteoric
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention
crispy
When food has a pleasingly firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture.
shameful
Disgraceful behavior that is worthy of blame and shame.