60 words & definitions
| ebb |
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.
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| filch |
To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way
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| gush |
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
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| lurk |
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
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| rook |
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them
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| snatch |
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way
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| wallow |
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way
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| drawl |
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
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| foible |
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
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| gig |
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
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| morsel |
A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful
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| muck |
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
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| prude |
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
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| leech |
To habitually exploit or rely on
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| bogus |
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
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| dowdy |
(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)
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| tawdry |
Showy but cheap and of poor quality
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| stigma |
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
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| crass |
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
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| outcast |
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
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| drench |
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.
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| vain |
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
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| phony |
Not genuine; fraudulent
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| ostentatious |
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
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| roam |
To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area
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| bulky |
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy
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| torrent |
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
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| renegade |
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
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| racy |
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
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| doodle |
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
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| stilted |
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
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| purge |
To get rid of undesirable things
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| shaky |
Weak and unstable
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| inexplicable |
Impossible to explain
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| mute |
Being silent
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| skinny |
Being too thin
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| rendezvous |
An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other.
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| absentminded |
Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.
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| squint |
An act or instance of squinting
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| limp |
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
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| ascend |
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
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| cognizant |
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
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| crux |
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
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| enthusiasm |
A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.
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| halo |
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
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| impasse |
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.
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| outbreak |
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
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| passion |
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion.
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| puncture |
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
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| singlehanded |
Done by one person alone, without assistance or collaboration from others.
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| wicked |
Morally bad or evil in character or actions.
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| intangible |
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.
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| intercept |
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
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| alluring |
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
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| zenith |
The highest point that something can reach.
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| guru |
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.
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| crash |
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.
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| punchline |
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
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| excerpt |
A short part taken from a speech, book, film
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| upright |
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct.
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