60 words & definitions
| blabber |
Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively (verb)
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| foist |
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone. (verb)
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| gloat |
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune (verb)
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| mollify |
To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset (verb)
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| vouch |
To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described (verb)
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| hooey |
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong (noun)
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| jiffy |
A very short, unspecified length of time. (noun)
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| peeve |
A cause of annoyance (noun)
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| pipsqueak |
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young (noun)
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| rookie |
A beginner who has little or no experience. (noun)
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| shebang |
A matter, operation, or set of circumstances (noun)
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| sludge |
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process (noun)
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| clunky |
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated (adjective)
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| grubby |
Dirty; grimy (adjective)
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| ritzy |
Expensively stylish (adjective)
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| shabby |
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care (adjective)
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| shrewd |
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute (adjective)
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| spasm |
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful (noun)
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| lavish |
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious (adjective)
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| thaw |
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming. (verb)
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| sprinkle |
Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface) (verb)
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| weary |
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep (adjective)
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| flourish |
To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment (verb)
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| somber |
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave (adjective)
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| glamour |
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special (noun)
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| zany |
Amusingly unconventional and different (adjective)
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| gracious |
Courteous, kind, and pleasant (adjective)
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| vast |
Of very great extent or quantity; immense (adjective)
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| callous |
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people (adjective)
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| hothead |
Someone who reacts with anger quickly and impulsively without thinking carefully first (noun)
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| overwhelm |
To overcome resistance with tremendous force (verb)
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| quip |
A witty remark (noun)
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| snarl |
An act or sound of snarling (noun)
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| creep |
Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace (noun)
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| ascetic |
Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons. (adjective)
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| chimera |
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy. (noun)
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| concoct |
To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way. (verb)
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| dispel |
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear. (verb)
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| disruptive |
Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly. (adjective)
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| elaborate |
Detailed and complicated in design or planning. (adjective)
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| envy |
The desire to have something that someone else has. (noun)
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| clarity |
The ability to think about or understand something clearly (noun)
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| grab |
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion. (verb)
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| impose |
To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will. (verb)
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| inadvertent |
Not deliberately planned or intended. (adjective)
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| inflict |
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering. (verb)
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| lament |
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost. (verb)
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| par |
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability. (noun)
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| regal |
Describing something that is majestic, dignified, or befitting of a monarch, often in terms of appearance, style, or grandeur. (adjective)
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| resounding |
Referring to something that is striking, definite, or leaves a strong impression, such as a victory or success. (adjective)
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| rupture |
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body. (noun)
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| sacrosanct |
Often used to describe rules, principles, or values that are considered untouchable or immune from challenge or change. (adjective)
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| telltale |
Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something. (adjective)
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| navigate |
To lead a company, activity, etc. in a particular direction, or to deal effectively with a difficult situation. (verb)
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| vigilante |
An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law (noun)
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| decay |
The result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for. (noun)
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| spontaneous |
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause. (adjective)
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| defenseless |
Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm. (adjective)
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| pricey |
Expensive or unreasonably expensive (adjective)
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| troublemaker |
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble. (noun)
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