60 words & definitions
| boggle |
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something (verb)
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| dally |
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time (verb)
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| dangle |
To hang or swing loosely (verb)
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| irk |
To irritate and annoy someone (verb)
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| mosey |
To walk or move in a leisurely manner (verb)
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| quibble |
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter (verb)
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| slog |
To move with determination against difficult obstacles (verb)
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| bevy |
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women (noun)
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| clump |
A compacted mass or lump of something (noun)
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| clunker |
An old, run-down vehicle or machine (noun)
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| fiasco |
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way (noun)
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| fop |
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy (noun)
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| nozzle |
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid (noun)
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| penchant |
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something (noun)
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| prattle |
Foolish or inconsequential talk (noun)
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| yelp |
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm (verb)
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| plump |
Having a full rounded shape (adjective)
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| splendid |
Magnificent; very impressive (adjective)
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| squirt |
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet (verb)
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| fumble |
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something (verb)
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| scathing |
Witheringly scornful; severely critical (adjective)
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| tedious |
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous (adjective)
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| notorious |
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed (adjective)
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| champ |
Informal abbreviation of Champion. (noun)
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| despicable |
Deserving hatred and contempt (adjective)
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| fatigue |
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness (noun)
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| unflappable |
Having or showing calmness in a crisis (adjective)
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| hover |
To remain in one place in the air (verb)
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| prosper |
To succeed in material terms; be financially successful (verb)
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| niceties |
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy (noun)
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| preposterous |
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. (adjective)
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| stunning |
Extremely beautiful or attractive (adjective)
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| windfall |
A large amount of money received unexpectedly. (noun)
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| glide |
To move easily and smoothly (verb)
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| nuts |
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way (adjective)
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| emphatic |
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt (noun)
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| intriguing |
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious (adjective)
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| dissipate |
To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears (verb)
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| crucial |
Of central and extreme importance (adjective)
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| undermine |
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization (verb)
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| fink |
An unpleasant or contemptible person (noun)
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| boundless |
Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited. (adjective)
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| courteous |
Marked by good manners and consideration for others. (adjective)
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| defective |
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality. (adjective)
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| destiny |
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future. (noun)
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| escalate |
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity. (verb)
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| fortitude |
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up. (adjective)
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| lust |
A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature. (noun)
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| mandatory |
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority. (adjective)
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| metropolis |
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center. (noun)
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| pushback |
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection. (noun)
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| snore |
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping. (verb)
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| theoretical |
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true. (adjective)
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| wreck |
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed. (noun)
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| tenterhooks |
Waiting nervously for something to happen. (noun)
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| undercover |
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information. (adjective)
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| unrepentant |
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong. (adjective)
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| reap |
To get something, usually something good, as a result of your or other people's planning and actions. (verb)
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| monstrous |
Abnormally bad or shocking (adjective)
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| mystical |
Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination. (adjective)
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