60 words across 1 groups
| bobble | verb |
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
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| muffle | verb |
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
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| slink | verb |
To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner
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| slither | verb |
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
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| sully | verb |
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
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| ilk | noun |
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
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| ruckus | noun |
A disturbance or commotion
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| skirmish | noun |
A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war
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| glossy | adjective |
Shiny and smooth
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| squeamish | adjective |
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood
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| frivolous | adjective |
Not having any serious purpose or value
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| audacious | adjective |
To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking
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| dilemma | noun |
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
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| abysmal | adjective |
A deplorable, poor or inferior state.
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| harrowing | adjective |
Intensely distressing
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| toggle | verb |
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
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| niche | noun |
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
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| pernicious | adjective |
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
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| blot |
nounverb
verb |
To stain with a discoloring substance.
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| prevail | verb |
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious
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| indiscreet | adjective |
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
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| exploit | verb |
To take unfair advantage of
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| abandon | verb |
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
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| abuse |
nounverb
verb |
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
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| surge |
nounverb
noun |
A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide
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| peek |
nounverb
noun |
A quick and typically furtive look
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| scheme |
nounverb
noun |
A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means
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| adamant | adjective |
Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.
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| bandit | adjective |
A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.
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| bargain |
nounverb
verb |
To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
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| breakthrough | noun |
A sudden, important discovery or development.
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| browse | verb |
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
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| buffer | noun |
A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.
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| crisp | adjective |
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
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| elaborate | adjective |
Detailed and complicated in design or planning.
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| embark | verb |
To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.
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| erroneous | adjective |
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
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| eventually | adjective |
Something that happens in the end, especially after a delay or a long time.
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| hobby | noun |
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
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| lament |
nounverb
verb |
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.
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| leeway | noun |
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
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| mighty | adjective |
Having great power or strength — physically or mentally strong.
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| maneuver |
nounverb
verb |
To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.
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| overt | adjective |
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
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| pinnacle | noun |
The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement.
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| refuge | noun |
A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.
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| reinforce | verb |
To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.
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| replenish | verb |
To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.
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| unnerving | adjective |
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
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| usurp | verb |
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.
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| versatile | adjective |
Capable of doing many things well; multi-talented
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| ravenous | adjective |
Extremely hungry; eager or craving something in an intense or insatiable way.
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| wisecrack | noun |
A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.
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| grimy | adjective |
Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth.
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| unforgiving | adjective |
Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.
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| snore | verb |
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
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| futility | noun |
the quality being ineffective, useless, unsuccessful, and achieving nothing.
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| responsible | adjective |
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it
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| irresponsible | adjective |
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do
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| hiatus | noun |
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.
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