avoiding excess or waste in expenditure or consumption, and only using what is necessary
spending money very reluctantly
to explain or interpret something in a clear and detailed manner, often uncovering deeper meanings
expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion
to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues
the act of consistently and overly criticizing, specifically focusing on minor or unimportant matters
a state of extreme aggression or force to the point of being nearly out of control
extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior
to make excessively dry by removing moisture from an object, substance, or surface
extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture
slender, flexible, and graceful in movement
graceful and physically flexible that allows for ease and fluidity of movement
a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave
an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category
(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional
relating to or involving love or romance
getting straight to the core of the matter in a direct, efficient manner
to end something sooner than planned
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