60 words & definitions
| drool |
To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.
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| sustenance |
the food and drink that people, animals and plants need to live and stay healthy.
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| gnash |
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger
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| spurn |
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt
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| thrash |
To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently
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| fluke |
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
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| nitwit |
A silly or foolish person
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| binge |
Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess
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| chatter |
Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters
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| nod |
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
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| snub |
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
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| cockamamie |
Describing an idea or explanation that is ridiculous and makes no sense
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| huffy |
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things
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| murky |
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist
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| scrumptious |
(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious
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| skimpy |
(of clothes) short and revealing
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| sluggish |
Lacking energy or alertness
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| clandestine |
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
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| splendor |
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
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| henchman |
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
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| putrid |
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
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| surge |
(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
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| vendetta |
A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family
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| placid |
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
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| cogent |
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
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| barren |
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit
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| wispy |
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
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| wary |
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
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| scrutiny |
Careful examination of someone or something
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| gratify |
To provide pleasure or satisfaction
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| primal |
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
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| bystander |
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
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| dreadful |
Very bad or unpleasant
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| clatter |
A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
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| nip |
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
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| dread |
Great fear or apprehension
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| daring |
Willing to take risks; brave or bold.
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| delirious |
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
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| devout |
Dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or person.
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| duplicitous |
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
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| effervescent |
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
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| elude |
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
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| lag |
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.
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| loudmouth |
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
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| overloaded |
Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.
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| predicament |
A state of uncertainty or hardship, often with a situation that involves a problem.
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| restraint |
The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing
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| rupture |
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
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| stiff |
Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.
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| inflammatory |
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
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| suspense |
A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what might happen.
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| stalemate |
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
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| stranglehold |
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
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| thunderbolt |
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.
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| impressionable |
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.
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| infatuation |
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
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| obstinate |
Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas
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| fortress |
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
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| motto |
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.
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| bubbly |
When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.
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