60 words & definitions
| creak | verb |
To show weakness or frailty under strain.
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| leer | verb |
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
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| lurch | verb |
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
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| pry | verb |
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
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| imp | noun |
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
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| oomph | noun |
Feelings of energy and enthusiasm
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| twitch | noun |
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
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| gory | adjective |
Involving or showing violence and bloodshed
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| haggard | adjective |
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
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| jilted | adjective |
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)
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| paltry | adjective |
A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth
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| pesky | adjective |
Causing trouble; annoying
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| raffish | adjective |
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
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| splendor | noun |
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
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| cling | verb |
(of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to
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| hoax | noun |
A humorous or malicious deception
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| glamour | noun |
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
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| bombard | verb |
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles
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| chow | noun |
Food
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| bashful | adjective |
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
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| naughty | adjective |
(especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved
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| numb | adjective |
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
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| jerk | noun |
A contemptibly obnoxious person
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| drawback | noun |
A disadvantage or problem that makes something less attractive.
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| queasy | adjective |
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.
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| outsmart | verb |
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are
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| sob |
nounverb
noun |
An act or sound of sobbing
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| whirl |
nounverb
noun |
A rapid movement around and around
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| flourish |
nounverb
noun |
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others
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| glitter |
nounverb
noun |
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration
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| huddle |
nounverb
noun |
A group where people have come close to together
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| bond | noun |
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion.
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| broach | verb |
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
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| bruise |
nounverb
verb |
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
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| chimera | noun |
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
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| bum | noun |
A lazy or worthless person; a freeloader.
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| crack |
nounverb
verb |
To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.
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| darling | noun |
A term of endearment used to express affection.
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| denigrate | verb |
To damage the good name or character of a person.
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| diversion | noun |
Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.
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| expulsion | noun |
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.
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| hasty | adjective |
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
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| impetuous | adjective |
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
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| mist | noun |
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.
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| moribund | adjective |
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.
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| no-no | noun |
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.
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| nosedive | noun |
A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability.
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| poke | verb |
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.
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| unrelenting | adjective |
Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity
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| wonder |
nounverb
verb |
To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.
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| festivities | noun |
The parties, meals, and other social activities where people celebrate a special occasion
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| savor | verb |
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.
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| acute | adjective |
Very sharp and intense.
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| vengeance | noun |
Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge.
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| pungent | adjective |
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.
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| tasty | adjective |
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing.
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| heretical | adjective |
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
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| conflagration | noun |
a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.
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| dynamic | adjective |
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change
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| fuming | verb |
Feeling, showing, or expressing great anger.
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