Def (adj.): not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
“His behavior is ___: you can never tell if he’s in a good mood or not.”
Erratic
Def (v.): be repulsive or distasteful to.
“She ___ his touch after discovering his infidelity.”
Repel
Def (adj.): silly; stupid.
“The politician prattles about ___ issues, neglecting to address the country’s most pressing problems.”
Inane
Def (adj.): deriving sexual gratification from one's own pain or humiliation.
(in general use) enjoying an activity that appears to be painful or tedious.
“She is the ___-type.”
Masochistic
Def (v.): great enjoyment.
“Eddie ___ in Em’s suffering.”
Relish
Def (adj.): cheap, unpleasant, or blatantly inauthentic; not very good or original, and without style, in a way that is embarrassing but funny.
“Twilight is filled with ___ scenes.”
Cheesy
Def (adj.): nervous or unable to relax.
“I felt ___ after taking the exam.”
Jittery
Def (adj.): showing deep unhappiness of thought; preoccupied with depressing, morbid, or painful memories or thoughts
“The ___, old man stood there staring at us.”
Brooding
Def (v.): make a long, high-pitched cry or noise.
“Her children ___ around the house.”
Squeal
Def (v.) make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault.
“He ___ in fuming rage.”
Sputter
Def (adj.): wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion. - conducted in a hurried, excited, and chaotic way, typically because of the need to act quickly.
“Jennie's parents grew ___ after hearing what happened at school.”
Frantic
Def (v.): shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
“Her jeweled necklace ___ in the presence of the scorching sun.”
Gleam
Def (adj.): (of a smooth surface) reflecting light, typically because very clean or polished.
“The fountain waters were ___.”
Gleaming
Def (adj.): thoughtful and unhappy.
“The kid was ___ on the way home after his parents didn’t buy the toy he wanted.”
Broody
Def (adj.): incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
“His attempts at resolving the misunderstandings with his wife were ___.”
Futile
Def (adj.): extremely unpleasant.
“His constant complaining is ___.”
Obnoxious
Def (v.): talk at length in an irritating manner.
“Kim wouldn’t stop ___ during our biology lab.”
Yap
Def (adj.): having a pouting expression or appearance.
“The baby made a ___ face."
Pouty
Def (adj.): making a hypocritical display of virtue; devoutly religious.
“My grandmother is a ___ lady: she never misses a church service and prays before all meals.”
Pious
Def (adj.): intensely painful; mentally agonizing; very embarrassing, awkward, or tedious.