60 words & definitions
| clench |
To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist. (verb)
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| hamper |
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles (verb)
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| hustle |
To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction (verb)
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| imbibe |
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol. (verb)
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| stymie |
To prevent or hinder the progress of something. (verb)
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| dud |
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless (noun)
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| geezer |
An old man (noun)
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| gully |
A water-worn ravine (noun)
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| verve |
Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm (noun)
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| gash |
Make a gash in; cut deeply (verb)
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| sleek |
(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy (adjective)
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| sniveling |
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people (adjective)
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| soggy |
Wet and soft (adjective)
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| loot |
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot (verb)
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| wanton |
Unpredictable, unprovoked, and destructive action (adjective)
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| probe |
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument (verb)
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| dupe |
Deceive; trick (verb)
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| monstrosity |
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly (noun)
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| lump |
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group. (verb)
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| pout |
To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance. (verb)
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| ecstatic |
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
(adjective)
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| ecstasy |
Extremely happy (noun)
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| rapture |
extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement (noun)
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| morbid |
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death (adjective)
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| lapse |
A temporary pause, omission, or failure (noun)
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| fragile |
Easily broken or damaged. (adjective)
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| tiresome |
Making you feel annoyed or bored (adjective)
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| visceral |
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically (adjective)
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| vigorous |
Very forceful or energetic. (adjective)
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| repugnant |
Unpleasant and disgusting. (adjective)
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| animosity |
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred (noun)
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| energized |
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big (adjective)
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| tug |
To pull with a lot of force (verb)
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| bereft |
Feeling the loss of being without something (adjective)
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| leech |
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others (noun)
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| blot |
A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something. (noun)
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| awkward |
Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations. (adjective)
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| bargain |
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected. (noun)
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| breeze |
A gentle and refreshing curent of air. (noun)
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| dovetail |
To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly. (verb)
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| enslaved |
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control. (adjective)
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| evict |
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention. (verb)
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| exhaustive |
Thorough and complete; covering all possibilities or details, leaving nothing out; including everything relevant. (adjective)
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| haze |
A physical or mental lack of clarity. (noun)
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| hybrid |
a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both. (adjective)
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| insular |
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources. (adjective)
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| mettle |
Strength of character — showing resilience and spirit. (noun)
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| mischievous |
Playfully causing trouble or annoyance, often in a fun or harmless way. (adjective)
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| pedigree |
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin. (noun)
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| persistent |
Continuing firmly or stubbornly despite challenges or opposition. (adjective)
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| regress |
To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline. (verb)
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| scapegoat |
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault. (verb)
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| vulnerable |
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected. (adjective)
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| impervious |
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something. (adjective)
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| copious |
Large in quantity; abundant. (adjective)
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| tummy |
The parts inside your body where food is digested; the stomach. (noun)
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| shorthanded |
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done. (adjective)
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| derogatory |
Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect (adjective)
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| hallucinate |
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist (verb)
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| heartbroken |
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss. (adjective)
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