Vocabulary !

Sidles up

Moves quietly and slowly towards someone, often in a sneaky or cautious manner.

Slinks out

Leaves quietly and stealthily, often trying to go unnoticed.

Treat like a conquest

To approach a situation or person with a sense of winning or achieving control.

Bristles

Reacts with irritation or annoyance, often showing in one's body language (like hair standing on end).

Hackles

The hairs on the back of an animal's neck that stand up when it's scared or angry.

Idly

Doing something without much purpose or interest, often just as a way to pass time.

Cheshire smile

A wide and often mysterious smile, reminiscent of the grinning Cheshire Cat from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Steadfast

Firmly and unwaveringly committed or loyal to something.

Drawls

Speaks in a slow and drawn-out manner.

Slapdash intervention

An intervention that is done hastily and without careful planning or consideration.

Genetically predisposed

Having an increased likelihood or tendency to develop certain traits or conditions due to one's genetic makeup.

Overzealous

Excessively enthusiastic or eager, often to an extreme degree.

Incites

Provokes or stimulates, often referring to actions that encourage certain emotions or behaviors.

Spewed

Ejected forcefully and in a chaotic manner, often used for liquids or words.

Self-deprecating

Making jokes or remarks that belittle oneself, often humorously.

Ethnographic

Relating to the study and description of various cultures and societies.

Triumphantly

In a manner that shows great joy or pride after a victory or success.

Convey

To communicate or express something, often through words, gestures, or actions.

Ambient

The surrounding atmosphere or environment.

Velcro

A type of fastening material that consists of two strips, one with tiny hooks and the other with small loops, that stick together.

Hubris

Excessive pride or arrogance, often leading to downfall.

Blasphemy

Irreverent or disrespectful speech or action towards religious or sacred beliefs.

Rebuke

Strongly criticize or express disapproval towards someone's actions.

Abruptly

Suddenly and without warning, often in a jarring manner.

Incredulous

Unable to believe something, often expressed through a surprised or skeptical reaction.

Nonchalant

Casual and unconcerned, appearing relaxed or indifferent.

Pathological liar

Someone who habitually tells lies without remorse, often for personal gain.

Cunning & manipulative

Skilled at deceiving others and controlling situations for personal benefit.

Lack of remorse & guilt & empathy

Not feeling sorry, responsible, or compassionate for one's actions.

Shallow emotional response

Displaying minimal or superficial emotions, lacking depth of feeling.

Callous

Showing a lack of empathy or concern for others' feelings.

Other shoe is going to drop

Expecting a negative event or consequence to occur soon after something positive.

Chronics

Slang term for chronic illnesses or health issues.

Gesticulating

Making gestures while speaking to emphasize or convey a point.

Annihilated

Completely destroyed or wiped out.

Bequeath

To leave or pass down something, often through a will or inheritance.

Irreparable

Unable to be fixed or repaired.

Telegraph

To convey or communicate a message or signal.

Secondhand

Previously owned or used by someone else.

Boisterous

Noisy, energetic, and lively.

Tête-à-tête

A private and intimate conversation between two people.

Complacent

Satisfied with one's current situation to the point of not striving for improvement.

Indignation

Strong displeasure or anger due to feeling unfairly treated.

Compartmentalize

To separate and manage different aspects or emotions of one's life.

Deteriorated

Became worse in quality or condition over time.

Imperceptibly

In a way that is almost impossible to notice or perceive.

Scarce

Limited in quantity, hard to find, or insufficient.

Begrudging

Doing something reluctantly or with resentment.

Catapulting

Propelling or launching something forcefully, often using a catapult.

Famished

Extremely hungry or starving.

No brainer

A decision or choice that is very easy to make.

Anticlimactic

Ending in a way that is disappointing or less exciting than expected.

Hiraeth

A Welsh word describing a homesickness for a place that may not exist or can't be returned to.

Scorching/scalding

Extremely hot, often used to describe temperatures.

Laconic

Using very few words, often to the point of being terse.

Ostentatious

Showing off in a flashy or extravagant manner to attract attention.

Wiped out

Extremely tired or exhausted, often to the point of feeling drained.

Real heart to heart

A sincere and deeply honest conversation.

Up to my eyeballs

Extremely busy or overwhelmed with tasks.

Cherub

A chubby, innocent-looking child, often depicted in art as an angelic figure.

Duly

In the appropriate or expected manner.

Uproarious

Extremely loud and filled with laughter or noise.

Inscrutable

Difficult to understand or interpret, often due to hidden motives.

Leisurely

Done in a relaxed and unhurried manner.

Revitalize / rejuvenated

To renew or restore energy, vitality, or freshness.

Imbue / permeate / pervade / percolate

To spread or fill throughout something.

Archaic

Very old or outdated, often referring to language or customs.

Vigilant

Watchful and alert, often in regard to potential danger.

Entourage

A group of people who accompany and support an important person.

Detrimental

Harmful or damaging.

Barking up the wrong tree

Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.

Itinerary

A planned route or schedule, often for travel.

Rendezvous

A prearranged meeting or gathering.

Intermittently

Occurring at irregular intervals, with breaks in between.

Belligerent

Hostile, aggressive, and inclined to argue or fight.

Depict

To portray or represent something in a visual or descriptive manner.

Exuberant

Full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm.

Laceration

A deep cut or wound.

Enumerate

To list or count items one by one.

Kitsch

Art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste or overly sentimental.

Petulant

Showing sudden, impatient irritation or annoyance, often over trivial matters.

Albeit

Although or even though; used to introduce a contrasting statement.

Sans

Without; used to indicate the absence of something.

Temperamental & volatile

Easily affected by mood changes, unpredictable, and likely to shift suddenly in emotions or behavior.

Ad nauseam

To a sickening or excessive degree; repeating something so much that it becomes tiresome.

Heinous

Extremely wicked or shockingly evil.

Bellowing

Shouting or roaring loudly, often with a deep and powerful voice.

Ferociously

In a fierce, aggressive, and intense manner.

Relish

To take great pleasure or enjoyment in something.

Psychoanalyzed

Subjected to analysis or interpretation by a psychological approach that aims to uncover unconscious motives and conflicts.

Debased

Reduced in quality, value, or dignity; degraded or corrupted.