60 words & definitions
| oust |
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
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| primp |
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.
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| skimp |
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
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| lackey |
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
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| nub |
A small lump or protuberance
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| perch |
A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage
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| whopper |
A thing that is extremely or unusually large
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| wonk |
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
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| deft |
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements
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| fusty |
Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy
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| gallivant |
To move from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment
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| revamp |
To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
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| decrepit |
(of a person) elderly and infirm
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| swarm |
(of insects) move in or form a swarm
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| plucky |
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
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| petty |
Of little importance; trivial
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| fuzzy |
Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance
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| tarnish |
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
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| crescendo |
A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music
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| fling |
Throw or hurl forcefully
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| drudgery |
Hard, menial, or dull work
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| sourpuss |
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
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| tirade |
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
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| mystified |
Being very puzzled and confused
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| ample |
Plentiful, more than enough
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| horrible |
Very bad or unpleasant
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| disconcerting |
Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried
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| stubborn |
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
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| accommodate |
To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.
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| bigot |
A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.
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| bond |
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion.
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| chronic |
Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.
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| conspiracy |
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
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| horrific |
Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.
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| innocuous |
Not harmful or dangerous; safe.
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| ineffable |
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words.
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| levity |
A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.
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| linchpin |
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
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| logjam |
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
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| opinionated |
Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.
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| mutiny |
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
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| panic |
To feel or experience sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational actions.
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| peck |
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
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| profane |
Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.
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| rampant |
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.
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| risky |
Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding.
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| shortchange |
To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.
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| simultaneous |
Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.
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| sobering |
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.
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| sprint |
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
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| wedge |
A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups.
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| bend |
The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.
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| status |
A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.
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| headlong |
Done in a rush without thinking carefully.
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| downgrade |
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
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| penetrate |
To enter something and move through it.
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| renounce |
To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession
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| wholeheartedly |
Done with the utmost sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment
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| shameless |
Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable
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| resentful |
Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.
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