acrid
having a strong, sharp, and unpleasant taste or smell
Movie vocabulary
The Running Man: English vocabulary
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fizzle
to fail or end in a weak, disappointing way
unrivaled
better than all others; unmatched
triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
moxie
confidence and courage; the nerve to do something difficult
demote
to move someone to a lower rank or position
loiter
to stand or wait somewhere without a clear reason or purpose
godspeed
a way of wishing someone success, especially when they are starting a journey or new task
handcraft
to make something by hand, often using traditional methods
vaporize
to change a liquid or solid into a gas
libertine
a person who enjoys sexual freedom and ignores moral rules
allot
to set aside a part of something for a particular purpose or person
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ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
copier
a machine used for making copies of documents or pictures
initiator
a person or thing that starts a process or event
scurry
to move quickly with short, hurried steps
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
shafting
unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated
cubby
a small enclosed space or compartment for storing things
chump
a foolish or easily fooled person
barbarism
extreme cruelty or violent behavior
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
tenacious
able to keep a firm hold of something or keep going without giving up
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking