60 words & definitions
| bimbo |
Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent. (noun)
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| cog |
A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important. (noun)
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| gibberish |
Unintelligible, confused, or meaningless speech or writing (noun)
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| schnook |
A person easily duped; a fool (noun)
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| smithereens |
Small pieces (noun)
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| spree |
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind (noun)
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| yowl |
Make a loud wailing cry (verb)
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| dapper |
(typically of a man) neat and trim in dress, appearance, or bearing (adjective)
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| gory |
Involving or showing violence and bloodshed (adjective)
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| raffish |
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner (adjective)
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| squeamish |
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood (adjective)
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| supple |
Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible (adjective)
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| sweltering |
Uncomfortably hot (adjective)
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| daunting |
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating (adjective)
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| seep |
For a liquid to flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes (verb)
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| tepid |
Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm. (adjective)
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| slack |
Loosen (something, especially a rope) (verb)
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| woe |
Great sorrow or distress (noun)
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| fend |
To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others (verb)
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| slam |
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly (verb)
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| dismay |
A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix (noun)
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| whine |
Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound (verb)
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| creep |
Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed (verb)
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| sniffles |
An act of sniffing because of a cold or crying (noun)
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| ominous |
Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen. (adjective)
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| charisma |
A special power that some people have to influence others (noun)
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| rift |
A tear causing two parts of something to separate (noun)
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| epic |
Large and impressive (adjective)
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| pulverize |
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces. (verb)
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| lunatic |
A person who is crazy (noun)
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| flourish |
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others (noun)
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| blabbermouth |
An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking. (noun)
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| bounce |
To spring back after hitting a surface. (verb)
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| breach |
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture. (verb)
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| brevity |
The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing. (noun)
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| clamor |
To shout loudly and insistently. (verb)
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| crack |
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart. (noun)
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| denigrate |
To damage the good name or character of a person. (verb)
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| despise |
To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something. (verb)
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| fortuitous |
Happening by chance, often in a lucky or beneficial way. (adjective)
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| freak |
very unusual and unexpected (adjective)
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| gripping |
Captivating or holding one's attention completely. (adjective)
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| hazy |
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain. (adjective)
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| hug |
An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting. (noun)
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| interlude |
A short period of time that interrupts a longer event or activity. (noun)
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| invasive |
Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption. (adjective)
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| maze |
A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes. (noun)
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| onerous |
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty. (adjective)
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| maneuver |
To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end. (verb)
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| platitude |
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal. (noun)
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| sanctuary |
A location where one can find protection, safety, or peace, often from danger or persecution. (noun)
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| snack |
A quick, light foodstuff, often convenient or pre-packaged and consumed between main meals. (noun)
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| tailspin |
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure. (noun)
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| undermine |
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support. (verb)
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| urgent |
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly. (adjective)
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| resonate |
To feel aligned with something, such as an idea, belief, feelings, or value, creating a sense of mutual understanding or agreement. (verb)
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| subtle |
Clever and indirect in approach or meaning. (adjective)
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| ransom |
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner. (noun)
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| destablizing |
To cause a government or person to be unable to continue in the usual or desired way (verb)
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| collaborate |
To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something. (verb)
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