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bandy
To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said
fritter
To waste or squander time, money or resources.
languish
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
scoff
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
seethe
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
shudder
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
slither
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
swerve
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.
trounce
To defeat heavily in a contest
chump
A foolish or easily deceived person
gewgaw
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless
hotshot
An important or exceptionally able person
scam
A dishonest scheme; a fraud
scribble
verb
Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly
throng
verb
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)
dandy
Excellent
glib
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
posh
Elegant or stylishly luxurious
skittish
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
yucky
Messy or disgusting
bonanza
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
vivid
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
boondoggle
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value
folly
An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish
fickle
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
haven
A place of safety or refuge
vindictive
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
gripe
verb
To complain about something that is bothering you
outburst
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger
bashful
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
purgatory
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering
gargle
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful
enchant
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure.
scatterbrained
Disorganized and lacking in concentration.
intrigue
verb
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities
rouse
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited
delude
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true
sprawling
Spread out over a large area.
evade
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
spellbound
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
apocalypse
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
whirl
noun
A rapid movement around and around
flirt
noun
A person who habitually flirts
rampage
noun
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people
abyss
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.
anachronism
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
choppy
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.
devoid
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.
insignificant
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
morale
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication.
nurture
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
tainted
Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable.
milestone
A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement.
piecemeal
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.
pungent
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.
snare
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise
misguided
Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning.
injustice
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly.
brisk
Active, fast, and energetic.
entrap
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape.