60 words & definitions
| beguile |
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
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| bobble |
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
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| squander |
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
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| waddle |
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion
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| slob |
A person who is lazy and dirty or messy
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| dinky |
Small; insignificant
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| hokey |
Mawkishly sentimental
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| prim |
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
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| woozy |
Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed
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| grim |
Forbidding or uninviting
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| tidbit |
A small piece of tasty food
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| squeak |
Make a high-pitched sound or cry
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| squeal |
Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
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| hunch |
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
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| delectable |
(of food or drink) delicious
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| luster |
A soft glow or shine.
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| ghastly |
Causing great horror or fear; frightful or macabre
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| exasperating |
Intensely irritating; infuriating
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| plausible |
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
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| startle |
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm
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| masquerade |
Behavior that is intended to deceive.
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| downpour |
A lot of rain in a short time.
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| polarize |
To divide into two completely opposing groups
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| petrified |
Extremely frightened.
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| brutality |
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
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| jab |
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
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| squeak |
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
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| audacity |
Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety or conventional thought.
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| astounding |
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
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| bolt |
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
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| browse |
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
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| chasm |
A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.
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| crabby |
Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.
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| dawn |
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
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| enclave |
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
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| erudite |
Having or showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from study and reading.
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| expedite |
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.
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| generic |
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
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| ironic |
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner.
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| momentum |
The force or speed of movement — especially as something continues to move or grow.
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| pardon |
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
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| redundant |
Referring to something that is repeated or superfluous, offering no additional value.
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| relent |
To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.
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| scapegoat |
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
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| silly |
Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.
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| spark |
A tiny flash of light or fire, often caused by friction or electricity.
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| squeeze |
To force something into a small or tight space by manipulating its form.
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| stringent |
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.
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| sentimental |
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things.
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| inflammation |
A physical condition characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, often as a response to injury or infection.
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| spacious |
Having plenty of room; large, wide, roomy.
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| palatable |
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.
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| contender |
A person or group competing with others trying to achieve the same goal.
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| wholesome |
Good for you, and likely to improve your life either physically, morally, or emotionally.
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| counterintuitive |
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
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| wits |
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
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| synergy |
The combined power of a group working together that is greater than when they are working separately.
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| juggle |
To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time
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| depraved |
Morally bad or evil
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| reassuring |
Making you feel less worried or uncertain about something
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