Def (v.): give out or reflect small flashes of light; shine, gleam
“The sun ___ off the roof.”
Glint
Def (v.): have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl.
“After hearing the conservation, Lidia ___ at her ex-best-friends.”
Glower
Def (n.): a small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface.
“When he smiles, you can see a slight ___.”
Glint
Def (adj.): (of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy; lacking in smoothness or dexterity
“His transcendent ability in bed makes up for his ___ appearance.”
Ungainly
Def (n.): a transparent pale green, blue, or yellow mineral consisting of a silicate of beryllium and aluminum, sometimes used as a gemstone.
“She wore a ___ necklace to the party.”
Beryl
Def (adj.): contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
“His conclusion was absolutely ___–so much that his employer fired him.”
Preposterous
Def (v.): settle or lie comfortably within or against something.
“The kid ___ his head on his mother’s chest.”
Nestle
Def (v.): (of a place) lie or be situated in a half-hidden or obscured position
“Her house stood ___ in the glades.”
Nestle
Def (v.): burn slowly with smoke but no flame.
“The campfire ___ all night.”
Smolder
Def (n.): a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a rogue.
“The ___ tried to cajole the wealthy at the party.”
Scoundrel
Def (adj.): skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.
“My grandaughter turned out to be a ___ business woman.”
Wily
Def (v.): bring up and care for (a child) until they are fully grown, especially in a particular manner or place.
"Danny’s parents chose to ___ him in New York City.”
Rear
Def (adj.): (of a liquid) free of anything that darkens; completely clear.
“We swam in the ___ waters.”
Limpid
Def (adj.): (of a person's eyes) unclouded; clear.
“Jane stared into Edward’s ___ eyes, who was kneeling before her.”
Limpid
Def (n.): a concept that encourages people to discover what truly matters to them and to live a life filled with purpose and joy
“After discovering her ___, she embarked on a mission to reach it.”
Ikigai
Def (adj.): serving no practical purpose or result; futile
“His ___ excuses did not fool his parents.”
Otiose
Def (v.): make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger; to move in a way that is not regular or normal, especially making sudden movements backward or forward or from side to side
“A group of teens ___ down the street in search of mischief.”
Lurch
Def (adj.): providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system.
“Technology is ___ to this company.”
Ancillary
Def (n.): a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, institution, or industry.