60 words & definitions
| imbibe | verb |
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.
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| ogle | verb |
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
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| pummel | verb |
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
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| rook | verb |
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them
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| squabble | verb |
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
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| stymie | verb |
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
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| culprit | noun |
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
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| hick | noun |
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
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| hooligan | noun |
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
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| peeve | noun |
A cause of annoyance
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| smithereens | noun |
Small pieces
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| quip |
nounverb
verb |
Make a witty remark
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| shriek |
nounverb
verb |
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
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| sprawl |
nounverb
verb |
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
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| cockeyed | adjective |
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.
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| crappy | adjective |
Of extremely poor quality
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| slogan | noun |
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
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| smash |
nounverb
verb |
Violently break (something) into pieces
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| loony | adjective |
Crazy or silly
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| pandemonium | noun |
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
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| debacle | noun |
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
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| glorious | adjective |
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.
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| stray | verb |
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
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| thriller | noun |
A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag
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| trepidation | noun |
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
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| timid | adjective |
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
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| spurious | adjective |
False and incorrect
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| precarious | adjective |
Not safe and likely to fall or fail
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| blemish | noun |
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
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| intimidating | adjective |
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety
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| negligent | adjective |
To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done
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| succulent | adjective |
Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids
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| impudent | adjective |
Rude and not showing respect
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| trophy | noun |
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
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| boost |
nounverb
noun |
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
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| snag |
nounverb
noun |
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
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| aloft | adjective |
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
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| avert | verb |
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
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| bigot | noun |
A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.
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| cliché | noun |
An overused phrase or expression that has lost its originality or impact.
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| dent |
nounverb
verb |
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.
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| empathy | noun |
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
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| enslave | verb |
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.
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| headstrong | adjective |
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.
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| horrified | adjective |
Filled with horror or shock.
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| innate | adjective |
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.
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| lag |
nounverb
verb |
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.
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| longevity | noun |
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.
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| ransom |
nounverb
verb |
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.
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| singe | verb |
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.
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| stopgap | noun |
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.
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| tiny | adjective |
Very small in size or amount; miniature.
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| undermine | verb |
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.
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| pervert | noun |
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.
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| impressionable | adjective |
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.
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| bland | adjective |
Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion.
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| shortcoming | noun |
A fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be.
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| infinitesimal | adjective |
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
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| intrepid | adjective |
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations
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| depraved | adjective |
Morally bad or evil
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