To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound
expunge
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
mull
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.
bustle
Excited activity and movement
chink
A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light
gist
The substance or essence of a speech or text
grudge
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
putz
A stupid or worthless person
smirk
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
thump
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
quip
verb
Make a witty remark
sizzle
verb
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
brusque
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
fussy
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please
haggard
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
raucous
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
spunky
Courageous and determined
swank
Stylishly luxurious and expensive
tacky
In bad taste
vile
Extremely unpleasant
cagey
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion
boost
verb
Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
sprout
verb
(of a plant) put forth shoots
whiff
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly
trivial
Of little value or importance
whittle
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
prey
verb
Hunt and kill for food
malicious
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
sly
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
flagrant
The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way
obscene
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
sordid
Dirty and unpleasant.
antics
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
husky
Big and strong
liability
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
cumbersome
Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy
underling
A person with a lower rank or status
stash
noun
A secret store of something
glitter
noun
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
amplify
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
congested
Too full, blocked, or crowded.
companionship
The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company.
dysfunctional
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function.
exile
verb
To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.
freeloader
A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return.
freckles
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.
hasten
To move or act quickly.
heresy
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
flaunt
To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms
incessant
Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.
mist
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.
panic
noun
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos.
quackery
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
trauma
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.
unspoken
Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.
louse
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.
garbled
Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand.
impractical
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic.
landmark
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.
irresponsible
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do