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