60 words & definitions
| chafe |
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
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| funk |
A state of depression
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| gusto |
Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest
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| hubbub |
General excitement and activity
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| prank |
A practical joke or mischievous act
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| shindig |
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something
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| tatters |
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
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| bluff |
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
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| tempo |
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace
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| vulgar |
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
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| snippet |
A small piece or brief extract
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| glaze |
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
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| weep |
To shed tears
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| trek |
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot
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| myriad |
A countless or extremely great number
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| icky |
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful
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| ludicrous |
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous
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| downtrodden |
Oppressed or treated badly by people in power
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| turbulent |
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
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| gangster |
A member of a group of violent criminals
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| sparse |
Thinly dispersed or scattered
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| betray |
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
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| monumental |
Great in importance, extent, or size
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| fret |
To be constantly worried or anxious.
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| irate |
Angry and displeased
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| trinket |
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:
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| profound |
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning
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| dumbfounded |
So shocked that you cannot speak
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| despair |
Having no hope that things will get better.
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| chaos |
A state of utter disorder and confusion
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| raging |
Happening with a lot of force
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| intuition |
An ability to understand something with your feelings
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| frown |
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness
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| boost |
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
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| lure |
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
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| arduous |
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
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| avert |
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
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| casual |
Relaxed and informal in manner or appearance.
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| cramped |
Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space.
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| crude |
Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.
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| feasible |
Reasonable or likely to work effectively.
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| leverage |
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
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| macabre |
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.
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| overhaul |
To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.
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| penniless |
Having no money at all; completely broke.
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| reprieve |
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.
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| stride |
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.
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| surefire |
Guaranteed to produce a desired result.
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| sweeping |
Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough.
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| upscale |
Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.
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| widespread |
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
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| mission |
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance.
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| spoilsport |
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
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| ingrate |
A person who shows no gratitude, who does not show proper appreciation or thanks for something.
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| disintegrate |
To weaken, decompose, and break apart as the result of time, impact or decay.
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| camouflage |
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.
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| infinitesimal |
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
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| fragment |
A small piece that's come off a larger whole
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| laudable |
Something that deserves praise or admiration.
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| fidgety |
Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition.
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