plunge verb 1 [intransitive,transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move, fall, or be thrown suddenly forwards or downwards
scoop something up phrasal (株を)買い漁る verb if a lot of people scoop something up, they buy it quickly so that soon there is none left: Fans scooped up the trading cards in the first few hours of the sale.
turmoil noun
a state of confusion, excitement, or anxiety
fare verb fare well/badly/better etc to be successful, unsuccessful etc:
flamboyant adjective きらびやかな brightly coloured and easily noticed: flamboyant clothes
kindle verb if you kindle a fire, or if it kindles, it starts to burn
tactic noun a method that you use to achieve something:
frantic adjective
grim adjective 1 making you feel worried or unhappy [= harsh]:
tumult noun a confused, noisy, and excited situation, often caused by a large crowd [= turmoil]:
pudgy adjective
the baby's pudgy little legs
enrage verb [transitive usually passive] to make someone very angry:
greed noun [uncountable] a strong desire for more food, money, power, possessions etc than you need: