60 words & definitions
| bristle | verb |
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
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| careen | verb |
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
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| carouse | verb |
To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
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| chomp | verb |
To munch or chew vigorously and noisily
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| clench | verb |
To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.
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| cram | verb |
To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
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| bliss | noun |
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
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| suffice | verb |
To be enough, sufficient, and adequate.
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| blooper | noun |
An embarrassing error
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| flair | noun |
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
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| fop | noun |
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
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| glutton | noun |
An excessively greedy eater
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| hovel | noun |
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
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| mogul | noun |
An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry
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| tatters | noun |
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
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| squiggle |
nounverb
verb |
To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm
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| crummy | adjective |
Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality
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| frisky | adjective |
Playful and full of energy
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| skittish | adjective |
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
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| snippy | adjective |
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way
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| swank | adjective |
Stylishly luxurious and expensive
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| cantankerous | adjective |
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
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| maverick | noun |
An unorthodox or independent-minded person
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| glisten | verb |
For something wet, bright, or greasy to shine and glitter.
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| lackluster | adjective |
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
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| gangster | noun |
A member of a group of violent criminals
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| haven | noun |
A place of safety or refuge
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| lewd | adjective |
Crude and offensive in a sexual way
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| barren | adjective |
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit
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| inscrutable | adjective |
Difficult to understand
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| gingerly | adjective |
To act in a way that is careful and cautious:
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| innuendo | noun |
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly
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| intriguing | adjective |
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
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| swap |
nounverb
noun |
An act of exchanging one thing for another
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| groan |
nounverb
noun |
A deep sound made in pain or annoyance
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| appalled | adjective |
Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.
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| blast |
nounverb
noun |
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.
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| breeze | verb |
To move easily or confidently through a situation.
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| compulsion | noun |
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
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| crackdown | noun |
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
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| crust | noun |
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
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| cuddly | adjective |
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.
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| devoid | adjective |
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.
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| devout | adjective |
Dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or person.
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| embrace |
nounverb
noun |
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.
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| flaky | adjective |
Unreliable or inconsistent in behavior, especially in keeping commitments.
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| flame | noun |
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.
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| glance |
nounverb
noun |
a quick look at someone or something
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| humiliate | verb |
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.
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| rectify | verb |
To make something right, especially by removing errors or mistakes made previously.
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| sever | verb |
Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.
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| simultaneous | adjective |
Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.
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| stabilize | verb |
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.
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| sentimental | adjective |
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.
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| authentic | adjective |
Genuine or real, not fake or copied.
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| digression | noun |
Moving away from the main subject, and then writing or talking about something else.
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| trivialize | verb |
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
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| unreliable | adjective |
Undependable, untrustworthy; an unreliable
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| grief | noun |
Intense sadness experienced after a significant loss, usually the death of a person one loves
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| lowly | adjective |
Low in status or importance;.
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