60 words across 1 groups
| lurk | verb |
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
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| nix | verb |
Put an end to; cancel
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| plight | noun |
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
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| swindle |
nounverb
verb |
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
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| swoon |
nounverb
verb |
Faint from extreme emotion
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| tycoon | noun |
A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry
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| frumpy | adjective |
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
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| nippy | adjective |
(of the weather) rather cold; chilly
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| puny | adjective |
Small and weak
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| rowdy | adjective |
Noisy and disorderly
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| shoddy | adjective |
Badly made or done
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| swap |
nounverb
verb |
To give something and be given something else instead
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| crag | noun |
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
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| elegant | adjective |
Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
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| glitter |
nounverb
verb |
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
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| trivial | adjective |
Of little value or importance
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| martyr |
nounverb
verb |
To kill someone because of their beliefs
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| guffaw |
nounverb
verb |
To laugh very loudly and heartily
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| colossal | adjective |
Extremely large
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| travesty | noun |
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
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| cogent | adjective |
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
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| slime | noun |
A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch
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| foolproof | adjective |
A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.
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| battleground | noun |
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other.
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| coerce | verb |
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
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| abundant | adjective |
Plentiful, available in large quantities
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| trance | noun |
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm
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| binge |
nounverb
noun |
A short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating
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| swirl |
nounverb
noun |
A quantity of something moving in a swirl
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| ambiance | adjective |
The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.
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| cheapskate | noun |
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
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| duplicitous | adjective |
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
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| effervescent | adjective |
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
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| enforce | verb |
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
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| flaccid | adjective |
Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience.
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| flareup | noun |
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
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| grab | verb |
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.
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| idyllic | adjective |
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation.
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| immerse | verb |
To submerge something completely in a liquid.
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| ineffable | adjective |
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
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| loner | noun |
A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship.
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| plumb | verb |
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
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| reliable | adjective |
Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.
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| scatter | verb |
To disperse or spread things in different directions, often in an uncontrolled or random way.
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| speck | noun |
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
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| traction | noun |
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.
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| vigilant | adjective |
Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety
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| unadorned | adjective |
Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style
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| premeditated | adjective |
Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention.
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| heretic | noun |
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
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| violate | verb |
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
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| camouflage | noun |
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.
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| throngs | adjective |
A large, densely packed crowd.
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| infatuation | noun |
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
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| hiss |
nounverb
verb |
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
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| overdo | verb |
To do something in a way that is too extreme
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| alien | noun |
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'.
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| collaborate | verb |
To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something.
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| confess | verb |
To admit that you have done something wrong.
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| affliction | noun |
Something that causes pain or suffering.
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