60 words & definitions
| crunch |
To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound (verb)
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| expunge |
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant) (verb)
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| mull |
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length. (verb)
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| bustle |
Excited activity and movement (noun)
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| chink |
A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light (noun)
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| gist |
The substance or essence of a speech or text (noun)
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| grudge |
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury (noun)
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| putz |
A stupid or worthless person (noun)
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| smirk |
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way. (noun)
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| thump |
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement (noun)
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| quip |
Make a witty remark (verb)
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| sizzle |
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking (verb)
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| brusque |
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner (adjective)
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| fussy |
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please (adjective)
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| haggard |
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering (adjective)
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| raucous |
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise (adjective)
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| spunky |
Courageous and determined (adjective)
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| swank |
Stylishly luxurious and expensive (adjective)
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| tacky |
In bad taste (adjective)
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| vile |
Extremely unpleasant (adjective)
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| cagey |
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion (adjective)
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| boost |
Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve (verb)
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| sprout |
(of a plant) put forth shoots (verb)
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| whiff |
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly (noun)
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| trivial |
Of little value or importance (adjective)
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| whittle |
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it (verb)
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| prey |
Hunt and kill for food (verb)
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| malicious |
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm (adjective)
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| sly |
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature (adjective)
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| flagrant |
The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way (adjective)
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| obscene |
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
(adjective)
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| sordid |
Dirty and unpleasant. (adjective)
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| antics |
Funny, silly, or strange behavior (noun)
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| husky |
Big and strong (adjective)
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| liability |
Something that is likely to cause a problem. (noun)
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| cumbersome |
Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy (adjective)
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| underling |
A person with a lower rank or status (noun)
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| stash |
A secret store of something (noun)
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| glitter |
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration (noun)
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| amplify |
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something. (verb)
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| congested |
Too full, blocked, or crowded. (adjective)
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| companionship |
The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company. (adjective)
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| dysfunctional |
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function. (adjective)
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| exile |
To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return. (verb)
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| freeloader |
A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return. (noun)
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| freckles |
Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure. (noun)
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| hasten |
To move or act quickly. (verb)
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| heresy |
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards. (noun)
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| flaunt |
To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms (verb)
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| incessant |
Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior. (adjective)
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| mist |
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly. (noun)
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| panic |
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos. (noun)
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| quackery |
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others. (noun)
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| trauma |
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event. (noun)
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| unspoken |
Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed. (adjective)
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| louse |
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur. (noun)
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| garbled |
Confusing, distorted, unclear, and difficult to understand. (adjective)
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| impractical |
Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic. (adjective)
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| landmark |
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events. (noun)
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| irresponsible |
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do (adjective)
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