60 words & definitions
| dibs |
The right to have or choose something (noun)
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| laggard |
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others (noun)
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| sap |
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect (noun)
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| flop |
To fail (verb)
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| jeer |
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks. (verb)
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| squint |
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light (verb)
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| drowsy |
Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep (adjective)
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| leery |
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions (adjective)
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| shoddy |
Badly made or done (adjective)
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| uncanny |
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way (adjective)
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| bloated |
(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas (adjective)
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| shoo |
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them. (verb)
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| twinkle |
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint (verb)
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| quaint |
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way. (adjective)
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| crackpot |
A slightly strange or foolish person (noun)
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| stampede |
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals (verb)
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| hysterical |
Having uncontrolled extreme emotion (adjective)
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| stun |
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state (verb)
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| terrify |
To cause somone to feel extreme fear (verb)
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| rugged |
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface (adjective)
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| moisturized |
To make something, especially the skin, less dry. (adjective)
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| taboo |
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons (adjective)
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| exclaim |
To cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion (verb)
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| abusive |
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically. (adjective)
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| restless |
Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome. (adjective)
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| avalanche |
A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside. (noun)
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| unthinkable |
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible (adjective)
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| snub |
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something (noun)
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| sprawl |
An ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one's arms and legs are spread out (noun)
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| scorn |
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt (noun)
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| aftermath |
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred. (noun)
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| arcane |
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions. (adjective)
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| cosmic |
Vast or immense in scale or importance, often relating to space or the universe. (adjective)
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| desecrate |
To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered. (verb)
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| dignified |
Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect. (adjective)
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| drip |
To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals. (verb)
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| entrust |
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable. (verb)
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| eradicate |
To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted. (verb)
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| fumes |
Gases or vapors, especially those that are toxic or unpleasant, often produced by burning or chemical reactions. (noun)
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| indispensable |
Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance. (adjective)
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| kindhearted |
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help. (adjective)
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| lag |
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development. (verb)
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| launch |
To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion. (verb)
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| mighty |
Having great power or strength — physically or mentally strong. (adjective)
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| reprieve |
A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration. (noun)
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| romance |
A deep emotional connection often involving passion, desire, and devotion between two people. (noun)
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| sketchy |
Poorly constructed or done carelessly, often rushed or low-quality. (adjective)
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| slippery |
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy. (adjective)
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| soothe |
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically. (verb)
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| strenuous |
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action. (adjective)
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| symbolic |
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea. (adjective)
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| wavelength |
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike. (noun)
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| marathon |
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance. (noun)
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| prior |
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions. (adjective)
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| alarming |
Causing fear, concern, worry, and apprehension. (adjective)
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| aura |
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place. (noun)
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| grandeur |
Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style (noun)
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| deception |
The act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage (noun)
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| reluctant |
Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it (adjective)
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| obfuscate |
To make something less clear and harder to understand, especially if done deliberately. (verb)
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