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60 words & definitions

pry verb
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
pucker verb
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
pummel verb
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
putter verb
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
quash verb
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
quaver verb
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
quibble verb
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
quiver verb
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
prude noun
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
puffery noun
Exaggerated or false praise
punk noun
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others
putz noun
A stupid or worthless person
quirk noun
A peculiar behavioral habit
rabble noun
A disorderly crowd; a mob
puke nounverb
verb
To vomit
quip nounverb
verb
Make a witty remark
pudgy adjective
Slightly fat
puny adjective
Small and weak
quirky adjective
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
raffish adjective
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner
quell verb
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
putrid adjective
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
quintessential adjective
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
quaint adjective
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
quagmire noun
A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot
radiance adjective
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
racy adjective
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
quench verb
To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
purgatory noun
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering
punctual adjective
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged.
radiant adjective
Shining, full of light, glowing brightly
purge nounverb
verb
To get rid of undesirable things
prudent adjective
Careful and using good judgement.
rage noun
A very strong feeling of anger
pulverize verb
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.
queasy adjective
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.
pugnacious adjective
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
raging adjective
Happening with a lot of force
puke nounverb
noun
Vomit
quip nounverb
noun
A witty remark
purge nounverb
noun
The act of getting rid of undesirable things
psycho noun
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
puddle noun
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
puffy adjective
Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.
puncture nounverb
noun
A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.
puncture nounverb
verb
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
pushback noun
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection.
pushover noun
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
pushy verb
Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries.
quackery noun
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
qualms noun
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision.
quarrel nounverb
noun
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.
quarrel nounverb
verb
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
quest noun
A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.
quorum noun
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
radical adjective
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices.
purify verb
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure
pungent adjective
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.
punchline noun
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
puzzling adjective
Difficult to explain or understand