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Desirous

Having or showing desire for something

Waffle

Speak or write vaguely; also to be indecisive

In a daze

Confused or stunned state

Tell sb a thing or two

Speak frankly or critically to someone

Cautious optimism

Hopeful attitude tempered by realism or uncertainty

String sb along

Mislead someone by pretending interest or commitment

Glint

Small flash of light; also a brief expression (e.g., in the eyes)

Pay respectful attention

Listen or observe with care and courtesy

Pedantic

Overly concerned with rules or details

Armistice

Agreement to stop fighting, especially in war

Be trained on

Be directed or focused toward something

Hinge on

Depend entirely on something

Excessively cold

Uncomfortably or unnaturally cold

Run afoul of sth

Get into trouble or conflict with rules or authority

Herd immunity

Resistance to disease in a population due to widespread immunity

Insulate

Protect from outside influence or temperature

Interrogate

Question aggressively or formally

Scrawny

Very thin and weak-looking

Ferret out

Search and discover something hidden

Have no axe to grind

Have no personal interest or bias

Be estranged from

Be emotionally or physically separated from someone

All the same

Nevertheless; despite that

Richly deserve

Fully merit something, especially praise or reward

On the road

Traveling, especially for work or performance

Have a bearing on sth

Affect or relate to something

Dangle

Hang loosely; also to offer as bait

Bawl sb out

Scold someone loudly

Slope off

Leave quietly or sneak away (British informal)

Rip through sth

Move violently or destructively through something

Suck up to sb

Flatter someone excessively for personal gain

The scum of the earth

Extremely contemptible people

Bright spark

Clever or witty person (often ironic)

Burn a hole in sb's pocket

Money that someone is eager to spend

Backwash

Unpleasant aftereffects; also water flowing backward

Sombre

Dark, gloomy, or serious in tone

Anorexia

Eating disorder involving refusal to eat

Cling to

Hold tightly; also refuse to let go emotionally

Ardent

Passionate or enthusiastic

Throw sb off balance

Confuse or unsettle someone

Throw sth into disarray

Cause chaos or disorder

Mutter

Speak quietly and unclearly, often in complaint

Oppress

Treat harshly or unjustly; dominate

Suppress

Prevent or restrain something from happening

Aggress

Attack or behave forcefully

Not the least

Emphasizing the importance or intensity of something

Mercenary

Motivated only by money; also a hired soldier

Judiciary

System of courts and judges

Countervailing

Acting against something to balance or neutralize it

Wrangle

Dispute or argue noisily or persistently

Tussle

Struggle or fight, often physical or competitive

Squabble

Petty or trivial argument

Riot police

Specialized police unit for controlling crowds and unrest

Fly into a rage

Suddenly become extremely angry

Be in great haste

Move or act very quickly, often carelessly

Drift off

Gradually fall asleep or lose focus

As against

In contrast to; compared with

Fidget

Move restlessly due to nervousness or boredom

Twiddle

Turn or fiddle with something idly

Jostle

Push or bump against, especially in a crowd

Industrial action

Protest by workers, such as strikes or slowdowns

Sinister

Suggesting evil or harm

Unctuous

Excessively flattering or insincere

Batten on sb

Exploit someone for personal gain

Drill sb in sth

Train someone intensively in a skill or subject

(Rabbit) warren

Maze-like area; also a dense network of tunnels

Warren

Crowded or confusing space

Heavy going

Difficult to understand or endure

Find sb heavy going

Consider someone hard to deal with or follow

Mop the floor with sb

Defeat someone decisively

Pace up and down

Walk back and forth nervously or restlessly

Flaunt

Show off something proudly or defiantly

Revile

Criticize harshly or abusively

Utterly slick

Extremely smooth, polished, or impressive

Vouchsafe

Grant or offer something graciously or condescendingly

A scrap of evidence

Small or minimal piece of proof

In arrears

Behind in payments or obligations

Austerity

Strict economy or reduced spending

On the level

Honest and straightforward

Repulse

Drive back or reject with force or disgust

Sidestep

Avoid or evade something skillfully

Overstep

Go beyond acceptable limits

Steadfast

Firm and unwavering

Staunch

Loyal and committed

To the fore

In a prominent or leading position

Diminish one's importance

Undermine or reduce someone's status

Knock spots off

Surpass or outperform someone easily

Put to use

Apply or utilize something effectively

A leap of faith

Risk taken based on trust or belief

Furiously

With intense anger or energy

Doctor (v)

Alter or falsify something

Feign

Pretend or fake a feeling or condition

Muddy the waters

Make a situation more confusing or unclear

Implacable

Unable to be appeased or changed

Impalpable

Difficult to perceive or grasp mentally

Low-down

Dishonest or morally bad; also inside information

Of recent vintage

From a recent time or period

Showdown

Final confrontation or decisive contest

Vantage point

Position offering a good view or perspective

Not pull any punches

Speak or act bluntly without softening the impact

Spread your wings

Begin to explore or develop new abilities