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budge
To make or cause to make the slightest movement
hobble
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
jostle
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
quaver
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
scuttle
To be forced to cancel one's plans
slosh
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.
blur
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist.
patter
A repeated light tapping
ruckus
A disturbance or commotion
whirl
verb
Move or cause to move rapidly around and around
colicky
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
hackneyed
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
newfangled
Different from what one is used to; objectionably new
genial
Friendly and cheerful
florid
Having a red or flushed complexion
turmoil
A state of agitation or turbulence.
fleeting
Lasting for a very short time
colossal
Extremely large
damp
Slightly wet
huddle
verb
To come close together in a group
rave
To talk about someone or something with great enthusiasm
façade
A deceptive outward appearance.
deranged
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness
rage
A very strong feeling of anger
spotty
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record.
gloom
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression
marauder
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
endearing
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration
dismissive
Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering
backlog
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done
abuse
verb
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
sob
noun
An act or sound of sobbing
jolt
noun
An abrupt rough or violent movement
fling
noun
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
adamant
Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.
adrift
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.
brainwash
To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.
breeze
To move easily or confidently through a situation.
buoyant
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed.
invasion
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
folks
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
heed
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
intimate
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature.
overflowing
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling.
merge
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
misconception
A wrong and often widespread assumption based on faulty thinking or lack of information.
prescient
Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes.
standoffish
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.
standstill
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.
unbecoming
Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions.
morose
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.
savor
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.
precise
Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.
licentious
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
undeniable
Certainly true, so obvious that it cannot be doubted.
intolerant
Refusing to allow others to do or believe things that you don't agree with.
manageable
Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with
worthwhile
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
nostalgic
To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past.
fake
Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone.