60 words & definitions
| bandy |
To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said (verb)
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| fritter |
To waste or squander time, money or resources. (verb)
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| languish |
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble (verb)
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| scoff |
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way (verb)
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| seethe |
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger. (verb)
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| shudder |
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear (verb)
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| slither |
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion (verb)
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| swerve |
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you. (verb)
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| trounce |
To defeat heavily in a contest (verb)
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| chump |
A foolish or easily deceived person (noun)
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| gewgaw |
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless (noun)
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| hotshot |
An important or exceptionally able person (noun)
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| scam |
A dishonest scheme; a fraud (noun)
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| scribble |
Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly (verb)
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| throng |
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area) (verb)
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| dandy |
Excellent (adjective)
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| glib |
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow (adjective)
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| posh |
Elegant or stylishly luxurious (adjective)
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| skittish |
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared (adjective)
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| yucky |
Messy or disgusting (adjective)
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| bonanza |
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits (noun)
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| vivid |
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind (adjective)
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| boondoggle |
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value (noun)
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| folly |
An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish (noun)
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| fickle |
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. (adjective)
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| haven |
A place of safety or refuge (noun)
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| vindictive |
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge (adjective)
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| gripe |
To complain about something that is bothering you (verb)
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| outburst |
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger (noun)
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| bashful |
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy (adjective)
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| purgatory |
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering (noun)
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| gargle |
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful (verb)
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| enchant |
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure. (verb)
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| scatterbrained |
Disorganized and lacking in concentration. (adjective)
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| intrigue |
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities (verb)
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| rouse |
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited (verb)
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| delude |
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true (verb)
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| sprawling |
Spread out over a large area. (adjective)
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| evade |
To avoid or escape from someone or something. (verb)
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| spellbound |
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell (adjective)
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| apocalypse |
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change (noun)
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| whirl |
A rapid movement around and around (noun)
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| flirt |
A person who habitually flirts (noun)
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| rampage |
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people (noun)
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| abyss |
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm. (noun)
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| anachronism |
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era. (noun)
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| choppy |
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts. (adjective)
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| devoid |
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected. (adjective)
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| insignificant |
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. (adjective)
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| morale |
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication. (noun)
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| nurture |
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something. (verb)
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| tainted |
Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable. (adjective)
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| milestone |
A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement. (noun)
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| piecemeal |
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time. (adjective)
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| pungent |
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell. (adjective)
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| snare |
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise (verb)
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| misguided |
Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning. (adjective)
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| injustice |
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly. (noun)
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| brisk |
Active, fast, and energetic. (adjective)
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| entrap |
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape. (verb)
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