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ag·gra·vate-make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.

annoy or exasperate (someone), especially persistently.


co·er·cion-the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or
threats.
pro·cure-obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
persuade or cause (someone) to do something.
cull-select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources
a selective slaughter of wild animals.
ar·du·ous-involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
astute- having or showing shrewdness
: having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things
clearly : mentally sharp or clever an astute observer astute remarks also : crafty,
wily.
ap·pease-pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
relieve or satisfy (a demand or a feeling).
con·de·scend·ing-having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
bulk-the mass or magnitude of something large.
mal·ice-the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
de·gen·er·ate-having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered
normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.
an immoral or corrupt person. decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or
morally.
de·file-sully, mar, or spoil. desecrate or profane (something sacred).
tar·nish- lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air
or moisture.
make or become less valuable or respected.
sat·u·rat·ed- holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed; thoroughly
soaked.

debacle meaning- 1a : a great disaster. b : a complete failure : fiasco. 2 : a


tumultuous breakup of ice in a river. 3 : a violent disruption (as of an army) :
rout.
Gall describes- something irritating, like someone very rude. If you barge into a
bakery and cut in front of a sweet old lady, then you have gall. If someone has
gall, they're irritating. In fact, as a verb, gall means "to irritate" like new
tight jeans that gall your thighs
me·tic·u·lous-showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
sub·lime-of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or
awe..
im·bue-inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).
grub-the larva of an insect, especially a beetle.
food. dig or poke superficially at the earth; dig shallowly in soil.
search for something in a clumsy and unmethodical manner; rummage.
hilt-the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife.
sneering-the action of smiling or speaking in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
contemptuous or mocking.
lech·er-a lecherous man. womanizer,seducer,debauchee,libertine
du·bi·ous-hesitating or doubting. not to be relied upon; suspect.
bo·gus-not genuine or true; fake.
heed-pay attention to; take notice of. careful attention.
domineering- asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way.
pre·sump·tu·ous-(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of
what is permitted or appropriate.
hink·y-(of a person) dishonest or suspect. (of an object) unreliable.
mea·ger-(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
(of a person or animal) lean; thin.
aug·ment·ed-having been made greater in size or value.
baste1-pour juices or melted fat over (meat) during cooking in order to keep it
moist.
chump-a foolish or easily deceived person.
fath·om-understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.
Damp, humid, moist mean slightly wet. Damp usually implies slight and extraneous
wetness, generally undesirable or unpleasant unless the result of intention: a damp
cellar; to put a damp cloth on a patient's forehead.
sput·ter-a series of soft explosive sounds, typically produced by an engine or by
something heating or burning.
Grit is the perseverance and passion to achieve long–term goals. Sometimes you will
hear grit referred to as mental toughness. Angela Duckworth, a researcher at the
University of Pennsylvania, suggests that grit is a strong predictor of success and
ability to reach one's goals.
verdict1 : the finding or decision of a jury on the matter submitted to it in
trial. 2 : opinion, judgment.
You can also use icky to simply mean "yucky" or "nasty," as when your school
cafeteria offers several icky dishes for lunch, like mystery meat and mystery mash.
The informal icky is an American invention, from the 1920's slang icky-boo, baby
talk for "sick" or "nauseated." Definitions of icky.
crook·ed-bent or twisted out of shape or out of place. dishonest; illegal.
staggering-deeply shocking; astonishing.
deluded-believing something that is not true.
im·mo·late-kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.
di·late-make or become wider, larger, or more open.
prop1-position (something or someone) more or less upright by leaning it against
something else.
position something underneath (someone or something) for support.
use an object to keep (something) in position.
writhe-make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.
respond with great emotional or physical discomfort to (a violent or
unpleasant feeling or thought).
A platitude is a trite, meaningless, or prosaic statement, often used as a thought-
terminating cliché, aimed at quelling social, emotional, or cognitive unease. The
statement may be true, but its meaning has been lost due to its excessive use.
absurd1 : ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous an absurd argument :
extremely silly or ridiculous absurd humor. 2 : having no rational or orderly
relationship to human life : meaningless an absurd universe also : lacking order or
value an absurd existence.
waltz-move or act lightly, casually, or inconsiderately.

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