to gain strength or momentum (v)

to lose strength or pause (v)

to move quickly and decisively (v)

to speak clearly and confidently (v)

emotionally distant (adj)

warm and friendly (adj)

eager to help (adj)

emotionally expressive (adj)

confused (adj)

excited (adj)

bored (adj)

happy (adj)

a form of humor that involves exaggeration (n)

the opposite of what is expected or stated (n)

a type of literary device used to create suspense (n)

a situation where everything goes as planned (n)

loud and boisterous

quiet and thoughtful or calm (adj)

excited and energetic

angry and aggressive

to force someone to do something

to coax or persuade (v)

to ignore or dismiss

to criticize harshly

surrounding completely (v)

to open up (v)

to isolate (v)

to decorate (v)

thin and weak (usually a thing, not a person) (adj)

thick and strong (usually a person) (adj)

short and stout (usually a thing) (adj)

flexible and durable (usually a material) (adj)

suggesting something negative is to come (adv)

indicating a positive outcome (adv)

expressing uncertainty (adv)

describing a neutral situation (adv)