60 words across 1 groups
| assuage | verb |
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
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| frisk | verb |
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
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| hustle | verb |
To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction
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| plop | verb |
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
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| bevy | noun |
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women
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| flunky | noun |
A person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously
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| tinge | noun |
A trace of some color
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| frown |
nounverb
verb |
To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness
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| quirky | adjective |
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
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| collusion | noun |
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others
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| boondoggle | noun |
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value
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| preppy | adjective |
Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress
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| icky | adjective |
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful
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| gasp |
nounverb
verb |
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment
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| smog | noun |
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
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| cascade |
nounverb
verb |
(of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities
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| excruciating | adjective |
Intensely painful
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| gracious | adjective |
Courteous, kind, and pleasant
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| vitality | noun |
The state of being strong and active; energy
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| rambunctious | adjective |
Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous
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| hoard | verb |
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
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| trinket | noun |
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:
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| flagrant | adjective |
The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way
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| unscrupulous | adjective |
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
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| huddle |
nounverb
verb |
To come close together in a group
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| wee | adjective |
Very small
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| phenomenal | adjective |
Very remarkable; extraordinary
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| rouse | verb |
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited
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| polarize | verb |
To divide into two completely opposing groups
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| windfall | noun |
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
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| ample | adjective |
Plentiful, more than enough
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| adversary | noun |
An enemy or opponent
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| burp |
nounverb
noun |
The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth
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| chuckle |
nounverb
noun |
A quiet or suppressed laugh
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| rampage |
nounverb
noun |
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people
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| cascade |
nounverb
noun |
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
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| conundrum | noun |
A confusing and difficult problem, situation, or question, where there is no clear or easy solution.
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| crabby | adjective |
Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.
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| envy | noun |
The desire to have something that someone else has.
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| glow |
nounverb
noun |
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.
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| gnaw | verb |
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense.
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| homesick | adjective |
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
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| lint | noun |
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
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| mouthwatering | adjective |
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
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| ornament | noun |
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.
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| negligible | adjective |
So small or unimportant that it can be ignored or doesn't have a noticeable effect; insignificant in amount, size, or impact — too minor to be worth considering.
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| pedigree | noun |
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin.
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| scrutinize | verb |
To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues.
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| substantial | adjective |
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; or strongly built or solid in structure.
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| tomboy | noun |
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
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| mission | noun |
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance.
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| concise | adjective |
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.
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| palatable | adjective |
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.
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| reckoning | noun |
A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong.
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| optimize | verb |
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
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| crash |
nounverb
verb |
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.
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| spontaneous | adjective |
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause.
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| snare | verb |
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise
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| proclaim | verb |
To announce something publicly and proudly.
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| upright | adjective |
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct.
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