60 words & definitions
| daub | verb |
To coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way
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| gloat | verb |
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune
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| haggle | verb |
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
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| schlep | verb |
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.
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| shudder | verb |
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
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| swerve | verb |
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.
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| blunder | noun |
A stupid or careless mistake
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| clog | verb |
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
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| gist | noun |
The substance or essence of a speech or text
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| kink | noun |
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight
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| mishmash | noun |
A confused mixture
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| bulge |
nounverb
verb |
Swell or expand to an unnatural extent
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| whimper |
nounverb
verb |
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
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| scuzzy | adjective |
Dirty and unpleasant
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| seedy | adjective |
Sordid and disreputable
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| slovenly | adjective |
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
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| snooty | adjective |
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
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| sumptuous | adjective |
Splendid and expensive-looking
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| luscious | adjective |
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
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| vendetta | noun |
A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family
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| zinger | noun |
A striking or amusing remark
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| cunning | noun |
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
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| rustic | adjective |
Relating to the countryside; rural
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| whittle | verb |
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
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| undercut | verb |
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
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| veer | verb |
To change direction suddenly
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| pout | verb |
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.
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| nirvana | noun |
(in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth; it represents the final goal of Buddhism
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| malicious | adjective |
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
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| adore | verb |
To love and respect (someone) deeply
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| noxious | adjective |
Poisonous or very harmful.
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| stilted | adjective |
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
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| rampant | adjective |
marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint
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| risqué | adjective |
Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
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| energized | adjective |
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
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| austere | adjective |
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
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| bereft | adjective |
Feeling the loss of being without something
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| nip |
nounverb
noun |
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
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| snub |
nounverb
noun |
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
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| chasm | noun |
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
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| cesspool | noun |
A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.
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| diabolical | adjective |
Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.
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| dominate | verb |
To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.
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| eavesdrop | verb |
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
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| unassuming | adjective |
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.
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| frustrating | adjective |
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
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| gripping | adjective |
Captivating or holding one's attention completely.
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| medley | noun |
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
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| refined | adjective |
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.
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| romantic | adjective |
Describing actions, gestures, or situations that are intended to convey deep feelings of love, often in a thoughtful or sentimental manner.
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| rupture |
nounverb
verb |
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
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| sheen | noun |
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.
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| spark | noun |
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
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| void | noun |
An empty space; a vacuum or nothingness; lacking something essential or important; feeling of emptiness.
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| soar | verb |
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
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| contender | noun |
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
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| stonewall | verb |
To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.
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| crestfallen | adjective |
Sad and disappointed, because something one was hoping for did not happen.
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| incomprehensible | adjective |
Impossible or extremely difficult to understand
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| warrior | noun |
A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
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