absorbs
She's developed the habit of slipping behind her phone and not looking up. There's always something new to see, an infinite scroll.
cacophony
From the other room, we hear the eruptions of a horror movie: wild squealing growls and a rumble of strings and drums.
defective
She tells me that one of my cheeks is puffier than the other. I give her what must be a blank or bewildered look, so she repeats herself and peers at me with a semblance of concern. She's so convincing that I actually check in the mirror, but I see nothing out of the ordinary.
diverting
We hold a practice interview that fails to simulate the conditions of a real-life interview, unless the real-life interview will be filled with laughter and digressions about books and vacation ideas.
potion
The drink they order is a giant goblet of neon blue liquid.
tendresse
He displays a flat affect at work. Nothing moves him. He's there for the paycheck. But get him talking about Gary Cooper, and his eyes sparkle. His mouth trembles into a smile.
tweets
People conspiring to make each other more blockheaded.
