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dibs
The right to have or choose something
laggard
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
sap
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect
flop
verb
To fail
jeer
verb
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
squint
verb
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light
drowsy
Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
leery
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
shoddy
Badly made or done
uncanny
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
bloated
(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas
shoo
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them.
twinkle
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
quaint
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
crackpot
A slightly strange or foolish person
stampede
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
hysterical
Having uncontrolled extreme emotion
stun
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state
terrify
To cause somone to feel extreme fear
rugged
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface
moisturized
To make something, especially the skin, less dry.
taboo
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
exclaim
To cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
abusive
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
restless
Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome.
avalanche
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.
unthinkable
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
snub
noun
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
sprawl
noun
An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out
scorn
noun
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
aftermath
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.
arcane
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.
cosmic
Vast or immense in scale or importance, often relating to space or the universe.
desecrate
To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.
dignified
Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect.
drip
To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.
entrust
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.
eradicate
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted.
fumes
Gases or vapors, especially those that are toxic or unpleasant, often produced by burning or chemical reactions.
indispensable
Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance.
kindhearted
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.
lag
verb
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.
launch
To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.
mighty
Having great power or strength — physically or mentally strong.
reprieve
noun
A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.
romance
A deep emotional connection often involving passion, desire, and devotion between two people.
sketchy
Poorly constructed or done carelessly, often rushed or low-quality.
slippery
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
soothe
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.
strenuous
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.
symbolic
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.
wavelength
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.
marathon
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.
prior
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.
alarming
Causing fear, concern, worry, and apprehension.
aura
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.
grandeur
Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style
deception
The act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage
reluctant
Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it
obfuscate
To make something less clear and harder to understand, especially if done deliberately.