60 words & definitions
| flick | verb |
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
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| hobnob | verb |
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
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| dud | noun |
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless
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| fiasco | noun |
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way
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| flak | noun |
Strong criticism
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| glitch | noun |
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
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| heist | noun |
A robbery
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| mirth | noun |
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
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| puffery | noun |
Exaggerated or false praise
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| wonk | noun |
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
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| screech |
nounverb
verb |
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
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| bogus | adjective |
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
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| scanty | adjective |
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount
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| scrappy | adjective |
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious
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| smug | adjective |
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
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| soggy | adjective |
Wet and soft
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| roly-poly | adjective |
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
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| shatter | verb |
To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
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| ordeal | noun |
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
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| ferocious | adjective |
Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
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| bravado | noun |
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
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| notorious | adjective |
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
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| fleeting | adjective |
Lasting for a very short time
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| vindictive | adjective |
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
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| grasp | verb |
To seize and hold firmly
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| unravel | verb |
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
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| stunning | adjective |
Extremely beautiful or attractive
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| conjure | verb |
To make something appear
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| nincompoop | noun |
A stupid or foolish person
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| flawless | adjective |
Perfect and without any imperfections
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| marauder | noun |
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
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| fib |
nounverb
noun |
A lie, typically an unimportant one
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| limp |
nounverb
noun |
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
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| trek |
nounverb
noun |
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
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| gasp |
nounverb
noun |
A convulsive catching of breath
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| mirage | noun |
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
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| bruise |
nounverb
noun |
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
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| caliber | noun |
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
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| compatible | adjective |
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict.
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| delirious | adjective |
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
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| disastrous | adjective |
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering
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| dispel | verb |
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.
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| expedite | verb |
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.
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| exposure | noun |
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
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| noble | adjective |
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity.
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| maniac | noun |
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.
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| mar | verb |
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.
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| paranoid | adjective |
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
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| qualms | noun |
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision.
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| rupture |
nounverb
noun |
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body.
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| scapegoat |
nounverb
verb |
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
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| stellar | adjective |
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.
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| stride |
nounverb
noun |
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.
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| undoing | noun |
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
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| upheaval | noun |
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
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| victim | noun |
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
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| sucker | noun |
A person who is easy to fool and cheat.
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| ingrained | adjective |
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove.
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| alluring | noun |
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
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| fidelity | noun |
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.
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