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clench
To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.
hamper
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
hustle
To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction
imbibe
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.
stymie
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
dud
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless
geezer
An old man
gully
A water-worn ravine
verve
Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm
gash
verb
Make a gash in; cut deeply
sleek
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
sniveling
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people
soggy
Wet and soft
loot
verb
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
wanton
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action
probe
verb
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
dupe
verb
Deceive; trick
monstrosity
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
lump
verb
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
pout
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.
ecstatic
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
ecstasy
Extremely happy
rapture
extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
morbid
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death
lapse
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
fragile
Easily broken or damaged.
tiresome
Making you feel annoyed or bored
visceral
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically
vigorous
Very forceful or energetic.
repugnant
Unpleasant and disgusting.
animosity
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
energized
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
tug
To pull with a lot of force
bereft
Feeling the loss of being without something
leech
noun
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others
blot
noun
A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something.
awkward
Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.
bargain
noun
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.
breeze
noun
A gentle and refreshing curent of air.
dovetail
To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.
enslaved
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.
evict
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
exhaustive
Thorough and complete; covering all possibilities or details, leaving nothing out; including everything relevant.
haze
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
hybrid
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.
insular
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.
mettle
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit.
mischievous
Playfully causing trouble or annoyance, often in a fun or harmless way.
pedigree
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin.
persistent
Continuing firmly or stubbornly despite challenges or opposition.
regress
To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline.
scapegoat
verb
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
vulnerable
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.
impervious
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something.
copious
Large in quantity; abundant.
tummy
The parts inside your body where food is digested; the stomach.
shorthanded
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.
derogatory
Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect
hallucinate
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
heartbroken
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.