60 words & definitions
| grunt |
nounverb
verb |
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
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| irk | verb |
To irritate and annoy someone
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| josh | verb |
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way
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| oust | verb |
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
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| spew | verb |
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
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| trudge | verb |
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
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| wallop | verb |
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
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| wither | verb |
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled
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| clunker | noun |
An old, run-down vehicle or machine
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| gewgaw | noun |
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless
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| glob | noun |
A lump of a semiliquid substance
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| gobs | noun |
A lot of
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| smirk | noun |
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
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| tizzy | noun |
A state of nervous excitement or agitation
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| nip |
nounverb
verb |
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
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| murky | adjective |
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist
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| scraggly | adjective |
(of a person or animal) thin and bony
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| uncanny | adjective |
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
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| vulgar | adjective |
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
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| glimpse |
nounverb
verb |
See or perceive briefly or partially
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| fabulous | adjective |
Amazingly good; wonderful
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| durable | adjective |
Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker.
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| tirade | noun |
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
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| bewildered | adjective |
To be completely confused because of an overload of information.
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| phony | adjective |
Not genuine; fraudulent
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| stupendous | adjective |
Extremely impressive
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| wade | verb |
To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance
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| devastate | verb |
To destroy something completely
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| punctual | adjective |
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged.
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| alienate | verb |
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
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| fink |
nounverb
noun |
An unpleasant or contemptible person
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| flex |
nounverb
noun |
The action or state of flexing
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| doodle |
nounverb
noun |
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away
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| intrigue |
nounverb
noun |
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
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| amass | verb |
To accumulate a large amount of something gradually, especially wealth, knowledge, or resources.
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| cluster |
nounverb
noun |
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
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| compassion | adjective |
A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help.
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| haze | noun |
A physical or mental lack of clarity.
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| intimate | adjective |
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature.
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| merge | verb |
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
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| metropolis | noun |
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.
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| nurture | verb |
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
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| onerous | adjective |
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.
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| misery | noun |
A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.
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| nebulous | adjective |
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits.
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| righteous | adjective |
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.
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| smokescreen | noun |
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
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| sobering | adjective |
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.
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| confiscate | verb |
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
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| lenient | adjective |
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.
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| impervious | adjective |
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something.
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| licentious | adjective |
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.
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| whirlwind | adjective |
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.
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| circumvent | verb |
To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.
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| trajectory | noun |
The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air
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| reinvigorated | adjective |
To feel a new energy and strength
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| shameless | adjective |
Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable
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| laudable | adjective |
Something that deserves praise or admiration.
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| persevere | verb |
To continue in a course of action even in the face of great difficulty.
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| mortality | noun |
The state of being human and not living for ever
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