quibble -
Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
adjective
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Wet
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fizzy -
(of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent
On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.
verb
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Wet
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submerge -
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.
The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.
adjective
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Inward
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primal -
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.
noun
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Small
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dollop -
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.
verb
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Bad /
Mistake
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blurt -
To say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration
Xavier felt embarrassed when he blurted out the answer before hearing the whole question.
verb
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Attack
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pounce -
(of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey
True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.
verb
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Move
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subside -
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.
After the winds and rain of the hurricane finally subsided, people could see the damage that was left behind.
noun
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Disgusting
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profanity -
A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects.
The teacher had to address the use of profanity in the classroom after several students started swearing loudly.
adjective
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Happy
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jaunty -
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.
verb
See noun
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Friendly
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nod -
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.
adjective
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Busy
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peppy -
Lively and high-spirited
Landon's dog was so peppy that he ran 50 yards in a matter of seconds.
