60 words & definitions
| chomp |
To munch or chew vigorously and noisily (verb)
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| churn |
To agitate, squeeze, rotate, or turn a liquid slowly in a container (verb)
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| grapple |
To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with (verb)
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| hanker |
To feel a strong desire to do or have something (verb)
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| jiggle |
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down (verb)
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| hawker |
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting (noun)
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| oodles |
A very great number or amount of something (noun)
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| ploy |
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage (noun)
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| throes |
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change (noun)
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| nibble |
To take small bites out of something. (verb)
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| plunder |
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder (verb)
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| twang |
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture (verb)
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| agog |
Very eager or curious to hear or see something (adjective)
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| clammy |
Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch (adjective)
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| garish |
Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy (adjective)
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| grimace |
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement (verb)
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| wiggle |
Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements (verb)
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| gaunt |
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age (adjective)
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| predator |
An animal that naturally preys on others (noun)
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| demolish |
To pull or knock down something, such as a building. (verb)
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| rascal |
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way) (noun)
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| boast |
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities (verb)
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| barrage |
A continuous attack over a long period of time (noun)
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| demystify |
To make something easier to understand (verb)
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| hostile |
To be unfriendly towards someone you see as an enemy (adjective)
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| strategic |
Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal (adjective)
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| succulent |
Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids (adjective)
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| pointless |
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing (adjective)
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| swagger |
A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner (noun)
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| whimper |
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain (noun)
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| chat |
An informal conversation (noun)
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| smash |
An act or sound of something smashing (noun)
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| howl |
A cry of pain, anger, amusement, etc. (noun)
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| allegiance |
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause. (noun)
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| bitter |
Feeling angry, hurt, or resentful due to a bad experience, or having a sharp, unpleasant taste (often the opposite of sweet). (adjective)
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| bump |
A small raised area on a surface or the body, often from an injury or irregularity. (noun)
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| dent |
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure. (verb)
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| disingenuous |
Giving a false appearance of being truthful or genuine. (adjective)
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| dissent |
An act of expressing opposition or objection. (noun)
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| enslave |
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom. (verb)
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| excessive |
Going beyond what is considered acceptable or appropriate. (adjective)
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| glory |
A state of splendor, magnificence, or beauty, often associated with triumph or success. (noun)
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| humiliate |
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect. (verb)
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| mystery |
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a person or thing that arouses curiosity or wonder because it is unknown or puzzling. (noun)
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| ransom |
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation. (verb)
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| regimented |
Referring to something that is arranged in a highly structured or ordered manner, often with little room for flexibility or deviation. (adjective)
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| residue |
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up. (noun)
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| sheen |
A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained. (noun)
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| slip |
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally. (verb)
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| snack |
To eat a small amount of food, typically between regular meals. (verb)
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| tangible |
Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible. (adjective)
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| tiny |
Very small in size or amount; miniature. (adjective)
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| uneasy |
Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness. (adjective)
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| slant |
To slope or lean in a particular direction. (verb)
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| fragrance |
A sweet or pleasant odor or a scent. (noun)
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| migrant |
A person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work. (noun)
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| indefensible |
Unable to be defended, justified, accepted, or excused. (adjective)
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| ingratitude |
A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done. (noun)
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| neglect |
To fail to care of something or someone properly. (verb)
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| global |
Relating to, or involving the entire world. (adjective)
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