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60 words & definitions

scram verb
To leave or go away from a place quickly
blotch noun
An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin
blurb noun
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
bustle noun
Excited activity and movement
klutz noun
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
nook noun
Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.
fink nounverb
verb
Inform on to the authorities
flop nounverb
verb
To fail
nod nounverb
verb
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
batty adjective
Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way
feckless adjective
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
rickety adjective
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse
snazzy adjective
Stylish and attractive
swarthy adjective
Dark-skinned
decrepit adjective
(of a person) elderly and infirm
squeak nounverb
verb
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
vivid adjective
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
putrid adjective
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
disdain noun
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
obliterate verb
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left
gouge verb
To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something.
cryptic adjective
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
roam verb
To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area
hover verb
To remain in one place in the air
pathetic adjective
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
defiant adjective
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.
charade noun
An act or event that is clearly false
enchant verb
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure.
melancholy adjective
A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time
lackadaisical adjective
Moving slowly and showing little enthusiasm or effort
sneer nounverb
noun
A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
swagger nounverb
noun
A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner
chat nounverb
noun
An informal conversation
mimic nounverb
noun
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way
cavalier adjective
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.
dignity noun
A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.
eager adjective
Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen.
eclipse nounverb
verb
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
enslaved adjective
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.
esoteric adjective
Difficult to understand unless one has specific knowledge or interest.
feedback noun
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
hasten verb
To move or act quickly.
hazy adjective
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain.
mixup noun
An error resulting from things being wrongly arranged or identified.
unforgivable nounverb
noun
So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused
relent verb
To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.
retreat nounverb
noun
A location or setting where one can go to rest, reflect, or recover, often in isolation.
retreat nounverb
verb
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
sneaky adjective
Doing things in a secretive or sly way, often to avoid being noticed or caught.
vacillate verb
To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.
slope noun
A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.
dependent adjective
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.
migrant noun
A person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work.
verbal adjective
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
superlative adjective
Referring to someone or something as being the best, the longest, or the most incredible among others.
longwinded adjective
Someone who takes way too long to tell a story or give a speech
solemn adjective
Very serious and formal in manner and expression.
reassuring adjective
Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something
neglect verb
To fail to care of something or someone properly.
shameful adjective
Disgraceful behavior that is worthy of blame and shame.