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    Preen

    Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
    Be extremely and uncritically fond of
    For something to increase very quickly.
    (of a person) devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
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    Exquisite

    (of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please
    Disordered or disheveled
    Angry and displeased
    Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
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    Josh

    To direct attention away from a topic
    To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements
    Tease (someone) in a playful way
    A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
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    Gasp

    Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment
    Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall
    Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound
    Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly
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    Tirade

    A sudden violent upheaval, especially in a political or social context
    Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss
    An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change
    A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
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    Connive

    Secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
    To irritate and annoy someone
    Be extremely and uncritically fond of
    To bend one's body forwards and downwards
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    Dour

    A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression
    Arrogantly superior and disdainful
    To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others
    Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
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    Churn

    To make somebody or something look or feel newer or younger
    To agitate, squeeze, rotate, or turn a liquid in a container
    To feel a strong dislike for someone or something
    To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said
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    Interminable

    To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others.
    Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold
    Endless (often used hyperbolically)
    (of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)
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    Oust

    Feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
    Walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
    Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
    To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
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    Tumultuous

    Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
    (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
    With a sky completely full of clouds
    Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious
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    Yokel

    Dirt, grime or messy substance.
    A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm
    A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
    Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
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    Shanty

    Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent.
    A small, crudely built shack
    A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall
    Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event
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    Flair

    A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers
    Stylishness and originality
    Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event
    The right to have or choose something
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    Yucky

    Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
    Having poor to average quality.
    Big and strong
    Messy or disgusting
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    Pucker

    Look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
    Overbalance or become unsteady resulting in falling
    An encumbrance or impediment
    (especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds
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    Putz

    Highest example of a certain quality
    A member of a group of violent criminals
    Small pieces
    A stupid or worthless person
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    Puny

    Something that makes someone weak
    A place that fills with delight.
    Small and weak
    Courageous and determined
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    Debase

    To reduce the quality or value of something
    Make or cause to make the slightest movement
    The act of crushing something that is soft
    Remove (an item of clothing)
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    Grief

    A man or boy
    A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
    Deep sorrow, especially that is caused by someone's death
    A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
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    Gurgle

    Make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle
    To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
    To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
    Take or move (someone or something) in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
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    Cruel

    To surround something completely
    Causing physical or mental pain
    To divide into two completely opposing groups
    To impress deeply; to, stun, astonish with delight.
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    Wallow

    For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with
    To offer an enticing incentive to someone
    For a sore to become inflamed and form pus, usually as a result of neglect
    To indulge in something in an unrestrained way
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    Drizzle

    Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
    Anticipate with great apprehension or fear
    (of insects) move in or form a swarm
    Rain lightly
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    Swarthy

    Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
    Dark-skinned
    (of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral
    Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull
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    Yelp

    Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot
    Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm
    To come close together in a group
    Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess
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    Pout

    Haul or carry (something heavy or awkward)
    Push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually attractive
    Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
    Make or cause to make the slightest movement
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    Conjure

    To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident.
    Make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience
    To cover something completely
    To make something appear
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    Flunky

    Rubbish; trash
    An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder
    Great anger that results in a desire to punish
    A person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously
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    Cog

    Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
    A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.
    Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
    Obscene language or matter
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