60 words & definitions
| bash | verb |
To hit hard and forcefully
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| dillydally | verb |
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
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| mock | verb |
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
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| whisk | verb |
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
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| gulch | noun |
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
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| hooey | noun |
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
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| smut | noun |
Obscene language or matter
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| spree | noun |
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind
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| wimp | noun |
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
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| drizzle |
nounverb
verb |
Rain lightly
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| jab |
nounverb
verb |
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
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| rant |
nounverb
verb |
Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way
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| squint |
nounverb
verb |
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light
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| amok | adjective |
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
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| clumsy | adjective |
Awkward in movement or in handling things
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| motley | adjective |
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
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| slimy | adjective |
Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime
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| snafu | noun |
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
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| bloated | adjective |
(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas
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| sourpuss | noun |
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
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| absurd | adjective |
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
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| unflappable | adjective |
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
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| atrocity | noun |
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
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| wink |
nounverb
verb |
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
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| ingenuity | noun |
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
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| candid | adjective |
Truthful and straightforward; frank
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| ambush |
nounverb
verb |
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
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| preposterous | adjective |
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
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| optimum | adjective |
The best way to acheive the desired result
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| pugnacious | adjective |
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
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| desolate | adjective |
A place that is empty and without people
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| amiable | adjective |
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like
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| bluff |
nounverb
noun |
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something
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| swarm |
nounverb
noun |
A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones
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| afflicted | adjective |
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.
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| antiquated | adjective |
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.
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| cognizant | adjective |
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
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| compulsive | adjective |
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
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| divisive | adjective |
Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.
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| fitness | noun |
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition
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| jarring | adjective |
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.
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| jolly | adjective |
Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.
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| logjam | noun |
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
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| picky | adjective |
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
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| rampant | adjective |
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.
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| raw | adjective |
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.
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| retrospect | noun |
The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations.
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| semblance | noun |
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.
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| shame | noun |
The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.
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| sprint |
nounverb
noun |
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
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| subside | verb |
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.
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| unleash | verb |
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
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| vandalism | noun |
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
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| suave | adjective |
Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way.
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| decay |
nounverb
verb |
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
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| spotlight | verb |
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
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| methodical | adjective |
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.
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| visionary | noun |
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way.
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| respite | noun |
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
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| scorching | adjective |
Very hot.
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