60 words & definitions
| gawk |
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way (verb)
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| shun |
To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution (verb)
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| bluster |
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect (noun)
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| brunt |
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing (noun)
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| dufus |
Someone who is foolish or stupid. (noun)
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| gaffe |
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder (noun)
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| kink |
A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight (noun)
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| sham |
A thing that is not what it is purported to be (noun)
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| tiff |
A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers (noun)
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| twitch |
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement (noun)
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| giggle |
Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner (verb)
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| flustered |
Agitated or confused (adjective)
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| glossy |
Shiny and smooth (adjective)
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| nippy |
(of the weather) rather cold; chilly (adjective)
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| spiffy |
Smart in appearance; fashionable (adjective)
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| banish |
To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment. (verb)
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| cryptic |
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure (adjective)
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| grin |
Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open (verb)
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| finicky |
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail (adjective)
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| savage |
(chiefly in historical or literary contexts) a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized (noun)
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| splash |
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops (verb)
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| agony |
Extreme physical or mental suffering (noun)
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| exotic |
Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country (adjective)
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| lax |
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful (adjective)
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| stagnant |
Showing no activity; dull and sluggish (adjective)
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| sublime |
Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly (adjective)
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| wane |
To become weaker in strength or influence (verb)
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| foolhardy |
Ignoring obvious dangers (adjective)
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| deadlock |
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences (noun)
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| wander |
To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way (verb)
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| gash |
A long deep slash, cut, or wound (noun)
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| puke |
Vomit (noun)
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| romp |
A spell of rough, energetic play (noun)
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| smear |
A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance (noun)
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| prey |
An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food (noun)
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| doodle |
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away (noun)
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| bandit |
A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas. (adjective)
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| blast |
To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force (verb)
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| centrality |
The state of being central in location or focus. (adjective)
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| clairvoyant |
Having the supposed ability to perceive things beyond normal human senses, especially future events (psychic). (adjective)
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| credibility |
The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust. (noun)
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| discrepancy |
A difference between two things that are expected to be the same. (noun)
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| gourmet |
Characterized by a sophisticated or refined approach, especially in terms of food or taste. (noun)
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| intricate |
Having many complex and detailed parts that are difficult to understand or analyze. (adjective)
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| jarring |
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect. (adjective)
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| painstaking |
Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task. (adjective)
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| profanity |
A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects. (noun)
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| romantic |
Describing actions, gestures, or situations that are intended to convey deep feelings of love, often in a thoughtful or sentimental manner. (adjective)
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| ruin |
To destroy or severely damage something, making it unusable or irreparable. (verb)
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| shame |
The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace. (noun)
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| trend |
A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time, such as a popular style or activity, especially in fashion, technology, or culture. (noun)
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| preempt |
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do. (verb)
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| precipice |
A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain. (noun)
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| unadorned |
Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style (adjective)
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| sidestep |
To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it. (verb)
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| defray |
To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation. (verb)
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| disoriented |
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do. (adjective)
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| longshot |
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate. (noun)
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| irritate |
To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful. (verb)
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| precision |
Being exact and accurate. (noun)
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