Brusque- Rough manner; talking or behaving in a very direct, brief, and unfriendly way.

Devastating- causing great damage or suffering to someone

Quaver- to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble

Taut - tightly drawn, not loose; emotionally or mentally strained or tense.

Scorn- something done without respect

Strident - sounding harsh, loud, and unpleasant

Churn - to stir or mix something

Scamper- to run or move quickly and often playfully

Sprawl- to lie or sit with your arms and legs spread wide apart

Permeate – to pass or spread through

Tantalize - torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something that is unavailable.

Bulky – large, stuffed, and difficult to carry or store

Hobble - to walk with difficulty because of injury or weakness

Pry (pried) - to raise, move, or open something with a tool; to try to find out about other people's private lives.