60 words & definitions
| flit |
To move swiftly and lightly
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| grumble |
To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way
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| jabber |
To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense
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| scour |
To clean or brighten the surface of something by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent
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| scram |
To leave or go away from a place quickly
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| booze |
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
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| doozy |
Something outstanding or unique of its kind
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| fetish |
A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc
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| gumption |
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
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| pep |
Energy or enthusiasm
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| amok |
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
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| feckless |
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
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| fizzy |
(of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent
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| gooey |
Soft and sticky
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| squalid |
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
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| laud |
To praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context
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| limp |
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
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| meticulous |
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
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| lewd |
Crude and offensive in a sexual way
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| unravel |
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
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| superfluous |
More than is needed or wanted
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| dour |
A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression
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| rebound |
To recover from a bad situation.
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| depleted |
When resources and energy are used up and emptied.
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| mesmerizing |
To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way
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| outcry |
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
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| debase |
To reduce the quality or value of something
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| heartfelt |
Strongly felt and sincere
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| overcast |
With a sky completely full of clouds
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| flicker |
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness
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| swoon |
An occurrence of fainting
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| achy |
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
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| avid |
Showing a keen desire or craving for something.
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| blasphemy |
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.
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| consensus |
Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.
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| dumps |
A low or depressed emotional state
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| eager |
Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen.
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| embedded |
Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.
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| façade |
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.
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| fantastic |
Extremely good or excellent; wonderful.
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| flammable |
Easily set on fire; capable of catching fire quickly.
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| glean |
To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.
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| justified |
Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.
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| labyrinth |
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
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| lint |
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers.
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| mishap |
An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.
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| reinforce |
To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.
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| spicy |
Having a strong, hot flavor from spices like chili or pepper.
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| unleash |
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
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| winnow |
To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
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| peculiar |
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.
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| swift |
Quick to act or respond, moving very fast.
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| insecure |
Lacking confidence or self-assurance; feeling unsure about oneself.
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| imbecile |
A person who behaves foolishly or lacks good judgment.
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| ingrained |
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove.
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| hypothetical |
An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.
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| transfixed |
Unable to move or stop looking at something because you are so interested, surprised, or frightened
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| seduce |
To lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises
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| downplay |
To make something seem less important than it really is.
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| scorching |
Very hot.
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