60 words & definitions
| chug | verb |
(of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds
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| crave | verb |
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately
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| dicker | verb |
To engage in petty argument or bargaining
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| mosey | verb |
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
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| primp | verb |
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.
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| scuttle | verb |
To be forced to cancel one's plans
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| sputter | verb |
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
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| swig | noun |
A quick swallow of a drink
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| nag |
nounverb
verb |
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
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| dimple | noun |
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles
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| rigmarole | noun |
A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole)
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| spasm | noun |
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
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| crumble | verb |
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
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| fractious | adjective |
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
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| stifle | verb |
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion
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| feud |
nounverb
verb |
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict
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| crackpot | noun |
A slightly strange or foolish person
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| stagger | verb |
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
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| wilt | verb |
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
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| staid | adjective |
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
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| valiant | adjective |
Possessing or showing courage or determination
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| rascal | noun |
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)
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| rubbish | noun |
Waste material; refuse or litter
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| virile | adjective |
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive
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| profound | adjective |
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning
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| intrigue |
nounverb
verb |
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities
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| tiresome | adjective |
Making you feel annoyed or bored
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| oblivion | noun |
The state of being forgotten or destroyed
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| glide | verb |
To move easily and smoothly
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| vestige | noun |
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing
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| plunder |
nounverb
noun |
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
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| slouch |
nounverb
noun |
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
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| twang |
nounverb
noun |
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
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| squirt |
nounverb
noun |
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something
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| crush |
nounverb
noun |
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
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| desperation | adjective |
A strong feeling of fear and loss of hope.
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| adrift | adjective |
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.
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| allegiance | noun |
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
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| discern | verb |
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought
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| encounter |
nounverb
verb |
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
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| escalate | verb |
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
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| extinguish | verb |
To put out a flame, fire, or light.
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| kindhearted | adjective |
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.
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| mandatory | adjective |
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary β enforced by an authority.
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| mediocrity | noun |
Lack of exceptional talent or ability β being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
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| plague |
nounverb
verb |
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
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| secondhand | adjective |
Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.
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| tardy | adjective |
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
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| tenuous | adjective |
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.
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| ultimatum | noun |
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isnβt met.
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| utmost | adjective |
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
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| viral | adjective |
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.
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| wavelength | noun |
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.
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| winnow | verb |
To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
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| hinder | verb |
To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay.
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| illustrious | adjective |
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements.
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| nepotism | noun |
When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor.
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| pricey | adjective |
Expensive or unreasonably expensive
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| booming | adjective |
Very loud or very successful.
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| resentful | adjective |
Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.
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