60 words & definitions
| languish | verb |
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
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| quaver | verb |
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
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| scoot | verb |
To leave somewhere quickly
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| slurp | verb |
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
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| vouch | verb |
To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described
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| wrangle | verb |
To have a long and complicated dispute
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| ploy | noun |
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage
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| chitchat |
nounverb
verb |
Talk about trivial matters
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| muddle |
nounverb
verb |
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
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| romp |
nounverb
verb |
(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically
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| aloof | adjective |
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
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| hifalutin | adjective |
Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
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| piddling | adjective |
Pathetically trivial; trifling
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| testy | adjective |
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
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| laud | verb |
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
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| swarm |
nounverb
verb |
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
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| tamper | verb |
To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
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| vibrant | adjective |
(of color) bright and striking
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| futile | adjective |
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
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| stagnate | adjective |
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
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| precious | adjective |
(of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
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| rigorous | adjective |
Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
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| callous | adjective |
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people
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| scramble | verb |
To mix together in a confused way
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| seductive | adjective |
Very tempting
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| flux | noun |
Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.
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| emphatic | noun |
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt
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| outcry | noun |
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
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| shard | noun |
A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance
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| horrible | adjective |
Very bad or unpleasant
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| validate | verb |
To prove that something is true
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| squeal |
nounverb
noun |
A long, high-pitched cry or noise
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| bounce | verb |
To spring back after hitting a surface.
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| condemn | verb |
To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.
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| denounce | verb |
To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.
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| disarray | noun |
A state of disorder or confusion.
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| downfall | noun |
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
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| eclipse |
nounverb
noun |
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
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| exile |
nounverb
noun |
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
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| heed | verb |
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
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| innocuous | adjective |
Not harmful or dangerous; safe.
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| jackpot | noun |
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
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| loyalty | noun |
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
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| macabre | adjective |
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.
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| mystery | noun |
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling.
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| pervasive | adjective |
Existing or present everywhere, often in a subtle or unnoticed way; spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
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| procure | verb |
To obtain or secure something, often through deliberate effort, care, or special means.
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| reprieve |
nounverb
noun |
A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.
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| stutter | verb |
To speak with involuntary disruptions or repetitions of sounds, often at the beginning of words, due to a speech difficulty.
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| tangible | adjective |
Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.
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| unrest | noun |
A state of public dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, often involving protests or conflict.
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| virtue | noun |
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.
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| gross | adjective |
Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.
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| garbled | adjective |
Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand.
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| intermediary | noun |
One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion.
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| guru | noun |
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.
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| virtuoso | noun |
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.
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| juggle | verb |
To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time
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| transparency | noun |
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
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| diversify | verb |
To expand choices by developing a wider range of products, interests, or skills.
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