60 words & definitions
| budge |
To make or cause to make the slightest movement (verb)
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| hobble |
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury (verb)
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| jostle |
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd (verb)
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| quaver |
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion (verb)
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| scuttle |
To be forced to cancel one's plans (verb)
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| slosh |
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way. (verb)
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| blur |
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist. (noun)
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| patter |
A repeated light tapping (noun)
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| ruckus |
A disturbance or commotion (noun)
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| whirl |
Move or cause to move rapidly around and around (verb)
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| colicky |
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines (adjective)
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| hackneyed |
(of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite (adjective)
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| newfangled |
Different from what one is used to; objectionably new (adjective)
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| genial |
Friendly and cheerful (adjective)
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| florid |
Having a red or flushed complexion (adjective)
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| turmoil |
A state of agitation or turbulence. (noun)
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| fleeting |
Lasting for a very short time (adjective)
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| colossal |
Extremely large (adjective)
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| damp |
Slightly wet (adjective)
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| huddle |
To come close together in a group (verb)
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| rave |
To talk about someone or something with great enthusiasm (verb)
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| façade |
A deceptive outward appearance. (noun)
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| deranged |
Behaving in an uncontrolled or dangerous way because of mental illness (adjective)
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| rage |
A very strong feeling of anger (noun)
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| spotty |
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record. (adjective)
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| gloom |
An emotional or physical state of darkness and depression (noun)
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| marauder |
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others (noun)
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| endearing |
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration (adjective)
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| dismissive |
Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering (adjective)
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| backlog |
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done (noun)
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| abuse |
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way. (verb)
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| sob |
An act or sound of sobbing (noun)
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| jolt |
An abrupt rough or violent movement (noun)
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| fling |
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior (noun)
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| adamant |
Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others. (adjective)
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| adrift |
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless. (adjective)
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| brainwash |
To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence. (verb)
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| breeze |
To move easily or confidently through a situation. (verb)
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| buoyant |
Tending to float in a liquid. capable of keeping a body afloat - also cheerful and not easily depressed. (adjective)
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| invasion |
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country: (verb)
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| folks |
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background. (noun)
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| heed |
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information. (verb)
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| intimate |
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature. (adjective)
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| overflowing |
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling. (adjective)
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| merge |
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct. (verb)
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| misconception |
A wrong and often widespread assumption based on faulty thinking or lack of information. (noun)
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| prescient |
Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes. (adjective)
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| standoffish |
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof. (adjective)
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| standstill |
A halt in activity, usually temporary but total. (noun)
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| unbecoming |
Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions. (adjective)
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| morose |
Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood. (adjective)
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| savor |
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time. (verb)
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| precise |
Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion. (adjective)
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| licentious |
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable. (adjective)
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| undeniable |
Certainly true, so obvious that it cannot be doubted. (adjective)
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| intolerant |
Refusing to allow others to do or believe things that you don't agree with. (adjective)
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| manageable |
Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with (adjective)
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| worthwhile |
Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance. (adjective)
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| nostalgic |
To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past. (adjective)
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| fake |
Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone. (adjective)
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