60 words & definitions
| baffle |
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
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| clinch |
To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
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| clutch |
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
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| heckle |
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
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| hobnob |
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
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| quash |
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
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| blurb |
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
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| buffoon |
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown
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| glitch |
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
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| hovel |
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
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| mongrel |
A dog of no definable type or breed
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| stunt |
Prevent from growing or developing properly
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| chummy |
On friendly terms; friendly
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| disgruntled |
Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.
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| frumpy |
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
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| glum |
Unhappy and quiet
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| humdrum |
Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting.
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| ragtag |
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
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| tangy |
Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp
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| mellifluous |
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
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| crush |
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
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| fabulous |
Amazingly good; wonderful
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| cataclysm |
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
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| gruesome |
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
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| undercut |
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
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| pauper |
A very poor person
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| thrust |
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
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| virile |
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive
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| collide |
What happens when a moving object hits something violently
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| conjure |
To make something appear
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| monotonous |
Repetitious and boring
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| mediocre |
Having poor to average quality.
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| pugnacious |
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
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| cliffhanger |
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
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| luxurious |
Very comfortable and expensive
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| squawk |
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
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| jeer |
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
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| dash |
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
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| arouse |
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
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| chunk |
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
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| critical |
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
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| drift |
To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.
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| encounter |
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
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| ghetto |
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community.
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| neophyte |
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.
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| malfunction |
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.
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| premium |
A higher or superior quality or value compared to the standard or basic version.
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| counterfeit |
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
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| scan |
To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.
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| semblance |
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.
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| stickler |
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.
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| tomboy |
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
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| wondrous |
Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.
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| hiccup |
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.
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| dilettante |
Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.
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| spotlight |
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
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| agenda |
A list or outline of things to be considered or done
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| responsible |
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it
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| moody |
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly
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| fictitious |
Imaginary, not real, made up and not true.
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