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60 words & definitions

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