60 words & definitions
| crumple | verb |
To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled
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| dally | verb |
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
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| mope | verb |
To be dejected and apathetic
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| scrunch | verb |
To make something small to fit into a small space
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| totter | verb |
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse.
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| gobbledygook | noun |
Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense
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| throes | noun |
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change
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| dab |
nounverb
verb |
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
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| bland | adjective |
Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
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| forlorn | adjective |
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy
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| giddy | adjective |
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
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| groggy | adjective |
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
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| squalid | adjective |
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
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| revamp | verb |
To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
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| henchman | noun |
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
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| rampage |
nounverb
verb |
(especially of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner
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| dash |
nounverb
verb |
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry
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| scheme |
nounverb
verb |
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong
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| renegade | noun |
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
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| stammer | verb |
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
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| terse | adjective |
A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words
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| obscene | adjective |
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
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| gargle | verb |
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful
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| sliver | noun |
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.
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| radiant | adjective |
Shining, full of light, glowing brightly
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| deranged | adjective |
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness
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| despair | noun |
Having no hope that things will get better.
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| belligerent | adjective |
Hostile and aggressive, with an implied threat of violence
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| stoop | verb |
To bend one's body forwards and downwards
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| captivating | adjective |
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
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| bulge |
nounverb
noun |
A rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface
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| hassle |
nounverb
noun |
Irritating inconvenience
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| fumble |
nounverb
noun |
An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
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| tingle |
nounverb
noun |
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
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| cover-up | noun |
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.
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| deceitful | adjective |
Intentionally misleading or dishonest.
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| disgust | adjective |
A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion.
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| eyesore | noun |
Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at.
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| glory | noun |
A state of splendor, magnificence, or beauty, often associated with triumph or success.
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| impenetrable | adjective |
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.
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| inertia | noun |
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
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| leverage | noun |
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
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| merciless | adjective |
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
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| perish | verb |
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed.
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| prosperity | noun |
A period or condition of economic growth, affluence, and stability.
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| prosperous | adjective |
Flourishing or thriving, particularly in business, health, or social conditions.
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| puffy | adjective |
Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.
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| quarrel |
nounverb
verb |
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
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| resounding | adjective |
Referring to something that is striking, definite, or leaves a strong impression, such as a victory or success.
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| risky | adjective |
Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding.
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| sporadic | adjective |
Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances.
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| lopsided | adjective |
Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.
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| sip | verb |
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.
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| impractical | adjective |
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic.
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| longshot | noun |
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.
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| ruffian | noun |
A bully, someone who is violent toward others
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| exceptional | adjective |
Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity.
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| hallucinate | verb |
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
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| innovation | noun |
The use of new ideas, products or methods
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| gleaming | adjective |
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished.
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