To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward
preen
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
rankle
To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.
tangle
To twist together into a confused mass
hooligan
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
jalopy
An old car in a dilapidated condition
smattering
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
nip
verb
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
schmooze
verb
Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
sneer
verb
To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.
sob
verb
Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
chipper
Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health
pesky
Causing trouble; annoying
fondle
To stroke or caress in a loving way.
frantic
Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
poise
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person
nasty
Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating
stark
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other
jest
verb
Speak or act in a joking manner
finagle
To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.
ingenuity
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
rebel
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
crouch
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
epitome
Highest example of a certain quality
slum
A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city
enchanted
A place that fills with delight.
alienate
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
blemish
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
impoverished
Very poor.
giggle
noun
A light, silly laugh
wobble
noun
An unsteady movement from side to side
swap
noun
An act of exchanging one thing for another
whoosh
noun
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound
aloft
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
crackdown
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
disarray
A state of disorder or confusion.
dramatic
Exciting or full of action and emotion.
firestorm
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.
fitness
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition
fond
Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something.
malaise
A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.
multitasking
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time.
noble
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity.
recede
To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.
revoke
To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege.
simmer
To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.
viable
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement
caustic
Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances.
premeditated
Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention.
toss
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.
gross
Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.
trivialize
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
verbal
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
personna
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.
laughingstock
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.
overpower
To defeat or overcome with superior strength, force, or pursuasiveness.
selfless
Concerned more with the needs, happiness, and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.