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Snarl" means a growling sound or a tangled mess. Imagine a dog baring its teeth and growling—that’s a snarl! Or picture headphones completely tangled up—that’s also a snarl!

A dog's deep snarl, a tangled cord, Both are snarls, just take my word!

Tangible" means something you can touch or something real. Imagine a dream about winning the lottery—that’s not tangible. But holding real money in your hands—that’s tangible!

Tangible" sounds like "touchable"—if you can grab it, it’s tangible! Picture a ghost trying to pick up an apple, but its hand goes through. The apple is tangible, the ghost isn’t!

Latent" means something is there, but not visible or active yet. Imagine a seed in the ground—it’s not a tree yet, but it has the potential to grow!

Latent is a shy singer in a crowd, quietly humming—until one day, they grab the mic and shock everyone!

Unanimous" means everyone agrees on something—no one says "no." Imagine a group of friends voting on pizza for dinner, and everyone shouts "YES!"—that’s unanimous!

Piddly" means something is so small or unimportant that it’s almost useless. Imagine getting one tiny French fry in your meal—that’s piddly!

Piddly is a chef serving a plate with just one pea on it, proudly saying, "Enjoy your feast!"

Pitfall" means a hidden problem that can cause trouble if you're not careful. Imagine walking through a jungle and suddenly falling into a hole covered with leaves—that’s a pitfall!

Posterity" sounds like "post + eternity"—like something that lasts even after we’re gone! Picture a caveman drawing on a wall, thinking, "I wonder if someone will see this in 1,000 years?

Posterity" means all the people who will live after us in the future. Imagine writing a letter and burying it in a time capsule—one day, posterity (future generations) will read it!

Syringe" sounds like "sir inch"—imagine a tiny knight named Sir Inch, holding a syringe like a sword! Or picture a giant mosquito with a doctor’s coat, ready to "help" with a syringe!

A tiny tube, a little sting, A syringe can help—just don’t wince!

Paramedic" sounds like "parachute medic"—imagine a doctor jumping out of a plane to rescue someone! Or picture a superhero in a white coat, running with a first-aid kit!

Sirens loud, the rush is quick, Help is near—a paramedic!

Rudder" is a flat piece of wood or metal that helps steer a boat or a plane. Imagine a fish using its tail to change direction in the water—that’s like a rudder!

Left or right, fast or slow, The rudder tells where you should go!

Faucet" sounds like "force it"—sometimes you have to force an old faucet to stop dripping! Picture a tiny plumber wrestling with a giant faucet, shouting, "Stop leaking!"

Faucet" sounds like "force it"—sometimes you have to force an old faucet to stop dripping! Picture a tiny plumber wrestling with a giant faucet, shouting, "Stop leaking!"

Upended" means something was flipped over or turned upside down. Imagine a turtle lying on its back, struggling to flip over—that’s upended!

Upended" sounds like "up + ended"—like something ended up in the air! Picture a waiter carrying a tray, tripping, and everything flying up before crashing down—total upended chaos!

Inhibited is a nervous person at a party, standing in the corner, wanting to have fun but too shy to join in!

Stranded" means being stuck somewhere with no way to leave. Imagine a boat floating away while you’re stuck alone on an island—that’s stranded!

Stranded" sounds like "strange land"—like being lost in a place with no way to get home! Picture a penguin on a tiny iceberg, drifting away, waving for help!

Prodigy" means someone, especially a young person, who is extremely talented at something. Imagine a 5-year-old playing the piano better than professionals—that’s a prodigy!

Prodigy" sounds like "product of genius"—someone born with amazing skills! Picture a baby solving a Rubik’s Cube in 5 seconds while drinking milk!

"Meticulous" means paying very close attention to details and making sure everything is perfect. Imagine a chef placing each grain of rice perfectly on a plate—that’s meticulous!

Grueling" means something so hard and exhausting that it pushes you to your limits. Imagine carrying a heavy backpack up a steep mountain in the blazing sun—that’s grueling!

Grueling" sounds like "cruel-ing"—like something so difficult it feels cruel! Picture a coach making a runner do 100 push-ups while yelling, "Again!"

Peers" means people who are the same age or at the same level as you. Imagine a classroom full of students your age—those are your peers!

Peers" sounds like "peers through"—like someone peeking through a window to check if their friends are there! Or picture penguins in suits, all the same height, standing in a group—they’re peers!

Same in age, same careers, Friends around? They are your peers!

Mating" means when animals come together to reproduce and have babies. Imagine two birds dancing around each other before starting a family—that’s mating!

*"Mating" sounds like "dating", but for animals! Picture two penguins on a romantic dinner date, holding flippers—it’s mating time!

Swept along" means being carried away by something, like water, wind, or strong emotions. Imagine a leaf floating down a fast river—it has no choice but to go with the flow!

Splurge" means spending a lot of money on something special, often in an impulsive way. Imagine someone walking into a store, grabbing everything they like, and saying, "I deserve this!"

Splurge" sounds like "spilling" money—like throwing cash everywhere! Picture a person making it "rain" with money while dancing in a shopping mall!

Spent too much, felt the urge, Money's gone—that’s a splurge!

Smoke pot" sounds like "smoking from a pot", like using a cooking pot instead of a pipe! Picture a chef holding a steaming pot and saying, "Wrong pot, dude!"

Ruse" means a trick used to deceive someone. Imagine a cat pretending to be asleep just to catch a mouse—that’s a ruse!

"Ruse" sounds like "ruse cruise"—imagine a pirate pretending to be friendly just to rob a ship!

"Agitation" means feeling nervous, restless, or upset about something. Imagine a person tapping their foot, biting their nails, and looking at the clock every five seconds—that’s agitation!

Agitation" sounds like "ants in a station"—imagine ants running around a train station in panic, bumping into each other! Or picture a washing machine shaking like crazy—that’s clothes in agitation!

Vice" means a bad habit or behavior that can be harmful. Imagine someone who can't stop biting their nails or gambling—that’s a vice!

Vice" sounds like "slip on ice"—imagine someone trying to walk on ice but slipping every time, just like falling back into a bad habit!

Tinge" means a small amount of color, feeling, or quality mixed into something. Imagine a drop of blue paint falling into a glass of water—it gives the water a slight tinge of blue!

Tinge" sounds like "ting!", like a tiny bell adding just a little sound, just like a tinge adds a little color or emotion!

You get to" means you have the chance or permission to do something. Imagine winning a special ticket that lets you go backstage at a concert—you get to meet your favorite artist!

You get to" sounds like "you get a ticket to", like a golden ticket giving you access to something special!

Internalize" means to take in new ideas, emotions, or information and make them part of yourself. Imagine a sponge soaking up water—just like your brain absorbing knowledge!

Internalize" sounds like "turn it inside", like putting knowledge or feelings deep inside your mind!

Constrain" means to limit or force someone to do something. Imagine trying to run, but ropes are tied around your legs—that’s being constrained!

"Constrain" sounds like "contain", like being trapped inside a small box and unable to move freely!

Sidle" means to move sideways in a quiet or sneaky way. Imagine a cat slowly creeping along a wall, trying not to be noticed—that’s sidling!

Malnourished" means not getting enough food or the right nutrients to stay healthy. Imagine a plant that hasn’t been watered for weeks—its leaves are weak and drooping, just like a malnourished person feels!

Malnourished" sounds like "badly nourished"—imagine a skinny stray dog looking sadly at a burger ad, dreaming of a full meal!

Lather" means a thick foam made from soap, shampoo, or shaving cream. Imagine rubbing soap between your hands until it turns into fluffy bubbles—that’s lather!

Lather" sounds like "lava"—imagine a volcano erupting, but instead of lava, it spills out tons of foamy soap bubbles!

Roaming" means moving around freely without a fixed destination. Imagine a wolf wandering through a vast forest, going wherever it wants—that’s roaming!

Roaming" sounds like "roar"—imagine a lion wandering across the savanna, roaring as it explores new lands!

Roam" means moving around without a specific destination. Imagine a cat exploring the streets, going wherever it wants—that’s roaming!

Roam" sounds like "gnome"—imagine a little garden gnome sneaking out at night to wander the world!

Pamper" means treating someone (or yourself) with extra care and comfort. Imagine a king lying on a soft couch, being fed grapes—that’s pampering!

Pamper" sounds like "pampered pet"—imagine a tiny dog wearing sunglasses, getting a massage at a spa!

Derail" means causing something to go off track or fail. Imagine a train suddenly sliding off the tracks—that’s derailment!

Derail" sounds like "de-rail"—imagine a train losing its rails and chaotically crashing into a field!

Eligible" means meeting the requirements to do or receive something. Imagine a club with a bouncer checking a list—only people who meet the rules are eligible to enter!

Eligible" sounds like "elite-jibble"—imagine a jellybean wearing a tuxedo, excited to join an exclusive candy club!

"Dine" means having a meal, especially in a more formal or special way. Imagine sitting at a fancy restaurant with candles and a waiter—that’s dining!

Dine" sounds like "divine"—imagine angels serving a royal feast on golden plates!

Tedious" means something very boring and taking a long time to finish. Imagine copying a 500-page book by hand—so slow and tiring, that’s tedious!

Tedious" sounds like "turtle-slow"—imagine a turtle yawning while trying to read a giant book with tiny letters!

Variable" means something that changes or is not always the same. Imagine a day where it’s sunny one minute and raining the next—that’s variable weather!

Variable" sounds like "very able to change"—imagine a chameleon swapping colors every second, confused about what to pick!

Complacency" means feeling too comfortable or confident, which can lead to mistakes. Imagine a guard who stops paying attention because nothing bad has happened—then, trouble appears!

Complacency" sounds like "calm place"—imagine a knight taking a nap in battle, thinking, "Eh, nothing will happen!"

Timid" means being shy or afraid to speak up or take action. Imagine a little bunny peeking out from behind a bush but too scared to hop forward—that’s timid!

Rut" means doing the same thing over and over again, feeling stuck and bored. Imagine a car stuck in deep mud, spinning its wheels but going nowhere—that’s a rut!

Rut" sounds like "route"—imagine someone walking the same path every day, never turning or exploring new roads!

Incision" means a precise cut, usually made during surgery or medical procedures. Imagine a doctor carefully making a small cut in the skin to perform an operation—that’s an incision!

Incision" sounds like "in scissors"—imagine giant scissors carefully making a tiny, precise cut!

Compel" means forcing or strongly convincing someone to do something. Imagine a powerful magnet pulling metal toward it—that’s like being compelled to act!

Compel" sounds like "come, pal!"—imagine a friend grabbing your arm, dragging you somewhere, saying, "Come on, you have to!"

Ensue" means something happens as a result of something else. Imagine knocking over the first domino in a long row—what follows is what ensues!

Ensue" sounds like "and so"—imagine a narrator saying, "He pushed the button... and so chaos ensued!"

Rampant" means spreading quickly and being out of control. Imagine weeds taking over a garden, growing everywhere without stopping—that’s rampant!

Rampant" sounds like "ram-panic"—imagine a wild ram running through a city, causing total chaos!

Misaligned" means something is not lined up correctly, causing problems. Imagine a car with one wheel slightly off—driving it feels wobbly and wrong!

Misaligned" sounds like "missed the line"—imagine train tracks that don’t match up, so the train can’t move forward!

Impetuous" means acting suddenly without thinking about the consequences. Imagine someone jumping into a pool without checking if there’s water—that’s impetuous!

Impetuous" sounds like "I'm petting us!"—imagine someone impulsively petting a wild tiger, without thinking of the danger!

Upscale" means fancy, expensive, or high-quality. Imagine a hotel with golden chandeliers, marble floors, and waiters in tuxedos—that’s upscale!

Upscale" sounds like "up the scale"—imagine a fancy elevator that only takes you to luxurious places!

Ramshackle" means old, broken, and barely holding together. Imagine a house with a crooked roof, broken windows, and walls ready to collapse—that’s ramshackle!

Ramshackle" sounds like "rams shake all"—imagine a bunch of rams headbutting a shaky old barn until it crumbles!

Refute" means proving that something is false or incorrect. Imagine a scientist showing clear evidence that a myth isn’t true—that’s refuting!

Refute" sounds like "re-foot"—imagine someone losing a shoe in an argument, then putting it back on to stand their ground and prove their point!

Crag" means a steep, rough rock or cliff. Imagine a tall, jagged rock sticking out from a mountain—that’s a crag!

Crag" sounds like "crack"—imagine a giant rock with deep cracks, making it look rough and dangerous!

Shackled" means being physically or mentally restrained, like being trapped. Imagine someone with heavy chains around their wrists, unable to move freely—that’s shackled!

Shackled" sounds like "shack + held"—imagine a tiny wooden shack holding someone inside with giant chains!

Audacity" means extreme confidence that can be admired or seen as rude. Imagine someone interrupting the king and saying, "Hey, your crown is crooked!"—that’s audacity!

Audacity" sounds like "a dare city"—imagine a town where everyone constantly dares each other to do crazy things!