60 words & definitions
| guzzle |
To drink something quickly. (verb)
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| loathe |
To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something (verb)
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| blip |
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend (noun)
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| dingy |
Gloomy and drab (adjective)
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| dreary |
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing (adjective)
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| humongous |
Huge; enormous (adjective)
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| pudgy |
Slightly fat (adjective)
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| tousled |
Disordered or disheveled (adjective)
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| slipshod |
(typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization (adjective)
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| cajole |
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery (verb)
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| grueling |
Extremely tiring and demanding (adjective)
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| whopping |
Very large (adjective)
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| zombie |
A mythical dead person who is able to move because of certain spiritual powers (noun)
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| durable |
Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker. (adjective)
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| lackluster |
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring (adjective)
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| skim |
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid (verb)
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| thrill |
Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure (verb)
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| mockery |
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing (noun)
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| smog |
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants (noun)
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| growl |
(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat (verb)
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| smear |
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance (verb)
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| peek |
Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner (verb)
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| veer |
To change direction suddenly (verb)
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| swirl |
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern (verb)
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| sopping |
Extremely wet (adjective)
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| jovial |
Friendly, happy, and in a good mood (adjective)
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| momentous |
Important because of the effect it has on the future (adjective)
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| stranded |
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money (adjective)
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| novice |
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject (noun)
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| oppress |
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically. (verb)
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| scandal |
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people (noun)
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| aggressive |
Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way. (adjective)
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| trance |
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm (noun)
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| celebrity |
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport (noun)
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| feud |
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute (noun)
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| gripe |
A complaint about something (noun)
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| bigwig |
A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally. (noun)
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| errand |
A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf. (noun)
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| grind |
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing. (verb)
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| hangover |
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue. (noun)
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| impenetrable |
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into. (adjective)
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| impunity |
Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions. (noun)
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| kowtow |
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission. (verb)
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| leisure |
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment. (noun)
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| mobster |
A member of an organized crime group, a gangster involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, extortion, or racketeering. (noun)
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| outrage |
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive. (noun)
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| miserable |
Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow. (adjective)
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| refined |
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement. (adjective)
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| sever |
Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships. (verb)
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| vandalism |
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property. (noun)
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| tinderbox |
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict. (noun)
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| borderline |
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another. (adjective)
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| reckoning |
A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong. (noun)
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| lunacy |
Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results (noun)
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| dumfounded |
Taken by surprise and suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment. (adjective)
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| conceal |
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed. (verb)
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| aversion |
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something. (noun)
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| visionary |
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way. (noun)
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| mercy |
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion. (noun)
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| offshoot |
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed (noun)
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