60 words & definitions
| bristle |
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear (verb)
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| dicker |
To engage in petty argument or bargaining (verb)
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| faze |
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions. (verb)
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| grunt |
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound (verb)
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| mumble |
To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear (verb)
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| pry |
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs (verb)
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| scurry |
For a person or small animal to move hurriedly with short quick steps (verb)
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| wince |
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress (verb)
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| dollop |
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food (noun)
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| fluff |
Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps (noun)
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| skirmish |
A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war (noun)
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| swoon |
Faint from extreme emotion (verb)
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| defunct |
No longer existing or functioning (adjective)
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| prissy |
Fussily and excessively respectable (adjective)
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| ramshackle |
(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair (adjective)
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| rowdy |
Noisy and disorderly (adjective)
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| lull |
Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements (verb)
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| jagged |
Having rough, sharp points protruding (adjective)
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| beckon |
To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow (verb)
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| loony |
Crazy or silly (adjective)
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| buddy |
A close friend (noun)
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| smolder |
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame (verb)
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| vanquish |
To defeat thoroughly (verb)
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| horrendous |
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible (adjective)
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| corrupt |
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain (adjective)
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| wring |
To squeeze and twist something. (verb)
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| soak |
To make something very wet (verb)
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| exploit |
To take unfair advantage of (verb)
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| furious |
Being full of intense anger (adjective)
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| deteriorate |
To gradually get worse (verb)
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| diligent |
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties (adjective)
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| vestige |
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing (noun)
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| uptick |
a small increase in the level or value of something (noun)
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| classy |
Something that is attractive and of excellent quality (adjective)
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| yowl |
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress (noun)
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| growl |
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog (noun)
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| compassion |
A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help. (adjective)
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| converge |
To come together from different directions and meet at a point. (verb)
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| darling |
A term of endearment used to express affection. (noun)
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| decipher |
To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand. (verb)
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| enigmatic |
Mysterious or difficult to understand. (adjective)
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| fertile |
Able to conceive children or reproduce – used for people, animals, or plants that can easily produce offspring. (adjective)
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| hubris |
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall. (noun)
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| incentive |
Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action. (noun)
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| juicy |
Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news. (adjective)
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| ostracize |
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted. (verb)
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| perish |
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed. (verb)
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| picky |
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please. (adjective)
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| plague |
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty. (noun)
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| prelude |
An event or action that signals or prepares for what is to follow, often setting the tone for what comes next. (noun)
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| twiddle |
To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way. (verb)
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| concise |
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail. (adjective)
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| reciprocal |
Involving a situation where both parties provide something to each other in return, such as favors or benefits. (adjective)
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| illustrious |
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements. (adjective)
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| tasty |
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing. (adjective)
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| intensity |
Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling. (noun)
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| contiguous |
Things that are next to each other along a common border. (adjective)
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| boobytrap |
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it. (noun)
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| potent |
Strong, powerful, and effective (adjective)
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| hilarious |
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter (adjective)
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