60 words across 1 groups
| billow | verb |
To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.
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| crinkle | verb |
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
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| dither | verb |
To be indecisive
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| flail | verb |
To swing back and forth very quickly.
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| hamper | verb |
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
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| mull | verb |
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length.
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| parch | verb |
To make or become dry through intense heat.
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| prod | verb |
To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something
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| rankle | verb |
To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.
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| splatter | verb |
When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters.
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| squirm | verb |
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
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| blubber | noun |
The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person
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| sham | noun |
A thing that is not what it is purported to be
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| splotch | noun |
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid
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| kinky | adjective |
Exhibiting unusual behavior
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| shabby | adjective |
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care
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| sleazy | adjective |
(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral
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| flirt |
nounverb
verb |
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions
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| fend | verb |
To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
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| wistful | adjective |
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
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| sprinkle |
nounverb
verb |
Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)
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| flatter | verb |
To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.
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| rancor | noun |
Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
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| zany | adjective |
Amusingly unconventional and different
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| stink |
nounverb
verb |
Have a strong unpleasant smell
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| brutal | adjective |
Savagely violent
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| grudgingly | adjective |
In a reluctant or resentful manner
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| uncouth | adjective |
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
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| lapse | noun |
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
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| purge |
nounverb
verb |
To get rid of undesirable things
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| crusade | noun |
An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change
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| convoluted | adjective |
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
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| narrative | noun |
A story or a description of a series of events
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| tilt | verb |
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
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| extraneous | adjective |
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
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| heartfelt | adjective |
Strongly felt and sincere
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| gash |
nounverb
noun |
A long deep slash, cut, or wound
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| quip |
nounverb
noun |
A witty remark
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| romp |
nounverb
noun |
A spell of rough, energetic play
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| anachronism | noun |
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
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| blasphemy | noun |
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.
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| arcane | adjective |
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.
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| courteous | adjective |
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
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| devastation | noun |
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.
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| heresy | noun |
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
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| humility | noun |
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance.
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| impede | verb |
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
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| influx | noun |
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
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| legitimate | adjective |
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
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| malignant | adjective |
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
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| overhaul | verb |
To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.
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| vulnerable | adjective |
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.
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| steep | adjective |
Rising or falling at a sharp angle.
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| haste | adjective |
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.
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| doomsday | noun |
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
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| downgrade | verb |
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
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| overpower | verb |
To defeat or overcome with superior strength, force, or pursuasiveness.
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| derogatory | adjective |
Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect
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| terrifying | adjective |
Very frightening and causing extreme fear.
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| troublemaker | noun |
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.
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