60 words & definitions
| bellow |
For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger.
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| conk |
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.
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| crinkle |
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
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| flinch |
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain
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| jut |
To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something
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| ramble |
To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.
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| rebuff |
To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner
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| shirk |
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.
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| brouhaha |
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
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| puffery |
Exaggerated or false praise
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| ditzy |
Silly or scatterbrained
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| forlorn |
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy
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| scraggly |
(of a person or animal) thin and bony
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| stingy |
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
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| jargon |
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
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| outrageous |
Shockingly bad or excessive
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| tantrum |
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child
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| sparkle |
To shine brightly with flashes of light
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| kinship |
A sharing of characteristics or origins
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| zealot |
A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits.
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| dope |
A stupid person
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| nefarious |
An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.
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| toggle |
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
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| beggar |
A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
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| banter |
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
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| expanse |
An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface
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| ignoramus |
An ignorant or stupid person
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| swivel |
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
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| farfetched |
Very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe
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| niche |
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
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| pierce |
To go through something completely, from one end to another
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| remnant |
A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.
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| stately |
An attitude that commands respect
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| prevail |
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious
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| weird |
Very strange or unexpected
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| plunder |
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
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| screech |
A loud, harsh, piercing cry
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| smack |
A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand
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| adept |
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
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| discern |
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought
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| embark |
To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.
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| idolize |
To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship.
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| irreconcilable |
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
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| overlap |
The way two things can share space, features, or time.
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| perturbed |
Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.
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| ponderous |
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious.
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| pushover |
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
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| reclusive |
Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy.
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| revive |
To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.
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| spurt |
To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.
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| temperamental |
Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament.
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| unnerving |
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
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| zoom |
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
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| tidy |
To clean up or arrange things neatly.
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| addict |
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol.
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| sip |
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.
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| heirloom |
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
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| arbitrary |
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
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| fancy |
Not plain or ordinary; ornamental and decorative
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| overlook |
To fail to see or notice something.
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