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To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner (verb)

To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled (verb)

To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound (verb)

To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug. (verb)

To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way (verb)

To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time (verb)

To hang or swing loosely (verb)

To coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way (verb)

To delay by taking more time than necessary (verb)

To confuse a person's vision temporarily with lights that are flashing. (verb)

To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief) (verb)

A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors (noun)

A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed (noun)

Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it (verb)

Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy. (adjective)

Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality (adjective)

(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure (adjective)

Silly, different, strange, and funny (adjective)

Delicately small and pretty (adjective)

Excellent (adjective)

Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold (adjective)

(typically of a man) neat and trim in dress, appearance, or bearing (adjective)

Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating (adjective)

A scarcity or lack of something (noun)

Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully (verb)

Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration (verb)

Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry (verb)

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco (noun)

Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit (noun)

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure (adjective)

A person who is dishonest or a criminal (noun)

Confused or unable to think clearly, often as a result of an injury or from shock (adjective)

Slightly wet (adjective)

To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself (verb)

Broken or torn pieces of something larger (noun)

An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change (noun)

To stop, reduce or limit something. (verb)

Something that makes someone weak (adjective)

A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences (noun)

Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy (adjective)

To reduce the quality or value of something (verb)

Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways (adjective)

Causing physical or mental pain (adjective)

Of central and extreme importance (adjective)

A small amount of something (noun)

A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space (noun)

An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily (noun)

Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners. (adjective)

A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something (noun)

A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome. (noun)

Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues. (noun)

Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior. (adjective)

Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt. (adjective)

Willing to take risks; brave or bold. (adjective)

A term of endearment used to express affection. (noun)

The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise. (noun)

A specific time or date by which something must be completed. (noun)

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline. (adjective)

The result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for. (noun)

Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened. (adjective)