60 words & definitions
| pounce | verb |
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey
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| swoop | verb |
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
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| brunt | noun |
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
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| rookie | noun |
A beginner who has little or no experience.
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| smudge | noun |
A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something
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| thud | noun |
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
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| yokel | noun |
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
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| sizzle |
nounverb
verb |
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
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| spoof |
nounverb
verb |
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
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| colicky | adjective |
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
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| cruddy | adjective |
Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy.
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| grouchy | adjective |
Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining
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| nifty | adjective |
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
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| ramshackle | adjective |
(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair
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| grimace |
nounverb
verb |
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
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| onslaught | noun |
A fierce or destructive attack
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| woe | noun |
Great sorrow or distress
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| plucky | adjective |
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
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| tedium | noun |
The state of being tedious
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| gruesome | adjective |
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
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| holler |
nounverb
verb |
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
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| horrendous | adjective |
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible
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| betray | verb |
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
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| rugged | adjective |
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface
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| reverberate | verb |
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.
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| antics | noun |
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
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| rage | noun |
A very strong feeling of anger
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| deadlock | noun |
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
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| cumbersome | adjective |
Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy
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| indulge | verb |
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do
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| asinine | adjective |
Very stupid or silly
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| cliffhanger | noun |
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
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| apologetic | adjective |
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
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| shrouded | adjective |
Something that is covered or hidden
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| breathtaking | adjective |
Extremely beautiful or stunning, leaving one in awe.
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| coherent | adjective |
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
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| controversial | adjective |
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
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| exorbitant | adjective |
Beyond what is fair, usual, or expected.
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| invasion | verb |
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
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| fascinating | adjective |
Extremely interesting or captivating.
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| freak | adjective |
very unusual and unexpected
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| intertwined | adjective |
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.
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| outskirts | noun |
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
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| residue | noun |
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.
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| ruse | noun |
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.
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| significant | adjective |
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
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| slip |
nounverb
verb |
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.
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| snack |
nounverb
verb |
To eat a small amount of food, typically between regular meals.
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| subservient | adjective |
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.
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| taciturn | adjective |
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
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| wreck |
nounverb
verb |
To destroy of severely damage something.
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| gather | verb |
To bring together and collect into one place from many scattered places.
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| vertigo | noun |
A feeling of being off-balance, dizzy, and spinning.
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| bootcamp | noun |
A type of physical training that consists of many different types of exercise; or a short course of intensive study designed to provide someone with new skills
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| hilarious | adjective |
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter
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| aversion | noun |
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.
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| mercy | noun |
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion.
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| heartbroken | adjective |
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.
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| entrap | verb |
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape.
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| extraordinary | adjective |
Very unusual, exceptional or remarkable.
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