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62 words & definitions

faze verb
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.
kilter noun
The proper or usual state or condition.
pooch noun
Slang word used to describe a dog.
puffery noun
Exaggerated or false praise
sundry noun
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
nip nounverb
verb
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
spoof nounverb
verb
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
stash nounverb
verb
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place
stunt nounverb
verb
Prevent from growing or developing properly
moot adjective
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
rife adjective
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
sultry adjective
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
vapid adjective
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
daunting adjective
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
snag nounverb
verb
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
slogan noun
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
sketch nounverb
verb
Make a rough drawing of
smolder verb
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
mimic nounverb
verb
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
saga noun
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
rustic adjective
Relating to the countryside; rural
drastic adjective
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
whittle verb
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
martyr nounverb
verb
To kill someone because of their beliefs
dubious adjective
Hesitating or doubting
doodle nounverb
verb
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
superfluous adjective
More than is needed or wanted
appease verb
To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict
covert adjective
Hidden or secret
wry adjective
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
unsung adjective
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
salvage verb
To save something from destruction or a bad situation.
conjure verb
To make something appear
narrative noun
A story or a description of a series of events
extraneous adjective
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
nip nounverb
noun
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
spoof nounverb
noun
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect
stash nounverb
noun
A secret store of something
stunt nounverb
noun
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
snag nounverb
noun
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
sketch nounverb
noun
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
mimic nounverb
noun
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way
martyr nounverb
noun
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
doodle nounverb
noun
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away
aftermath noun
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.
bunch noun
A large amount or number of something.
cleanse verb
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
context noun
The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
genre adjective
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
generic adjective
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
meantime adjective
In the interim — the short or undefined time before something expected occurs.
quorum noun
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
par noun
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.
semblance noun
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.
simultaneous adjective
Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.
symbolic adjective
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.
tangible adjective
Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.
stuff nounverb
noun
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
prior adjective
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.
theoretical adjective
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.
likewise adjective
In a similar way.
longshot noun
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.