60 words & definitions
| blare |
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound
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| maul |
(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
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| rustle |
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
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| schlep |
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.
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| shimmer |
To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly
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| squirm |
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
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| barb |
A remark that is funny but unkind.
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| gobbledygook |
Language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms; nonsense
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| gulp |
An act of gulping food or drink
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| nook |
Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.
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| stubble |
Short stalks of growth
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| belch |
To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
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| gab |
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
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| groggy |
Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow
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| brandish |
To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement
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| minuscule |
Very small, tiny or microscopic.
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| cantankerous |
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
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| dire |
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent
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| fervor |
Intense and passionate feeling
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| peppy |
Lively and high-spirited
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| groan |
To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance
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| bombard |
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles
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| pious |
Devoutly religious
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| odious |
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
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| punctual |
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged.
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| grieve |
To feel great sadness about the loss of something
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| camaraderie |
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
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| loom |
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future
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| gingerly |
To act in a way that is careful and cautious:
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| contrived |
Artificial and difficult to believe.
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| champion |
Somone who wins, for himself or for others.
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| narrative |
A story or a description of a series of events
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| shard |
A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance
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| insurrection |
A violent revolt against a government
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| grunt |
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person
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| nibble |
A small bite of something, usually food.
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| nod |
An act of nodding the head
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| shriek |
A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream
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| slump |
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
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| lull |
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
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| arrogant |
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
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| beast |
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
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| breach |
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
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| compulsion |
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.
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| droop |
To hang or bend downward limply.
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| embrace |
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.
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| evoke |
To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.
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| flashback |
A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.
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| galvanize |
To stimulate or energize a group or movement to act in unison.
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| plight |
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity.
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| shortcut |
A simplified way to complete a task, often by bypassing steps in a process; or a path or way that reduces the usual time or distance required to reach a destination.
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| stuff |
To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.
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| wonder |
To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement.
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| revulsion |
A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion towards something, that makes a person what to distance themselves from it.
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| unforgiving |
Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.
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| decay |
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
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| acrimony |
Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.
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| extravagant |
Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources.
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| contemplate |
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.
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| uplifted |
Feeling happy and full of hope.
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