60 words & definitions
| dillydally |
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision (verb)
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| frisk |
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc. (verb)
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| lurch |
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger (verb)
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| nuzzle |
To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth (verb)
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| ransack |
To go quickly through a place stealing things and causing damage. (verb)
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| sputter |
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning. (verb)
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| bliss |
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment (noun)
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| fad |
An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze (noun)
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| moxie |
Force of character, determination, or nerve (noun)
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| pooch |
Slang word used to describe a dog. (noun)
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| thug |
A violent person, especially a criminal (noun)
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| dab |
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it (verb)
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| bumbling |
Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent (adjective)
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| gritty |
A surface covered with dirt (adjective)
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| grizzled |
Having or streaked with gray hair (adjective)
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| paltry |
A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth (adjective)
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| scruffy |
Shabby and untidy or dirty (adjective)
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| scoundrel |
Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit. (noun)
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| dread |
Anticipate with great apprehension or fear (verb)
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| dash |
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry (verb)
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| sketch |
Make a rough drawing of (verb)
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| agile |
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated. (adjective)
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| guffaw |
To laugh very loudly and heartily (verb)
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| unconscionable |
Not right or reasonable (adjective)
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| pernicious |
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. (adjective)
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| innuendo |
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly (noun)
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| malevolent |
Having a desire to do harm or evil to others. (adjective)
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| treason |
The act of betraying one's country (noun)
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| tragic |
Something very sad often involving suffering. (adjective)
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| battleground |
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other. (noun)
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| slash |
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement. (verb)
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| warrior |
A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win (noun)
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| asinine |
Very stupid or silly (adjective)
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| ironclad |
So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed (adjective)
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| impudent |
Rude and not showing respect (adjective)
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| chitchat |
Inconsequential conversation (noun)
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| grimace |
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement (noun)
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| lump |
A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight. (noun)
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| doom |
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate (noun)
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| snooze |
A short, light sleep, especially during the day (noun)
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| apathetic |
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. (adjective)
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| controversial |
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument. (adjective)
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| dusk |
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night. (noun)
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| elixir |
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties (noun)
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| feedback |
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement. (noun)
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| forbid |
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally. (verb)
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| gratuitous |
Given or done without charge or payment; free. (adjective)
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| greet |
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner. (verb)
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| medley |
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources. (noun)
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| singe |
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire. (verb)
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| smokescreen |
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others. (noun)
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| trailblazer |
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity. (noun)
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| viral |
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media. (adjective)
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| virtual |
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality. (adjective)
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| soar |
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air. (verb)
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| catatonic |
Appearing to be in a daze or stupor; unresponsive, not moving or reacting. (adjective)
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| epicure |
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. (noun)
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| anecdote |
A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done (noun)
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| expansive |
Open, ready to communicate, experience, and relate more (adjective)
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| rumble |
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound. (verb)
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