60 words & definitions
| cackle |
To laugh in a loud, high voice (verb)
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| besmirch |
To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something (verb)
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| dunk |
To dip or submerge something in liquid. (verb)
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| flail |
To swing back and forth very quickly. (verb)
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| pester |
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions (verb)
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| sulk |
To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment (verb)
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| splotch |
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid (noun)
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| swath |
A broad strip or area of something (noun)
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| rant |
Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way (verb)
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| kinky |
Exhibiting unusual behavior (adjective)
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| craven |
Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly (adjective)
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| hag |
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman (noun)
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| torment |
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering (verb)
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| scald |
To injure with very hot liquid or steam (verb)
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| meander |
(of a river or road) To follow a winding course. (verb)
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| gaze |
Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought (verb)
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| glimpse |
See or perceive briefly or partially (verb)
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| pandemonium |
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar (noun)
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| blizzard |
a severe snow storm with strong winds (noun)
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| atrocious |
Horrifyingly wicked (adjective)
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| harass |
To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation (verb)
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| snooze |
Have a short, light sleep (verb)
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| oblivious |
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one (adjective)
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| supreme |
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others (adjective)
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| majestic |
Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity (adjective)
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| spurious |
False and incorrect (adjective)
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| sliver |
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece. (noun)
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| ignite |
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed. (verb)
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| reeling |
To feel very shocked, upset, or confused. (adjective)
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| ambiguous |
Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways (adjective)
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| astute |
Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well (adjective)
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| coerce |
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats. (verb)
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| tilt |
For one side of an object to be lower than the other (verb)
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| thrifty |
Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money (adjective)
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| austere |
Strictly simple and plain without decoration (adjective)
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| chatter |
Incessant trivial talk (noun)
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| jest |
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke (noun)
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| disgrace |
The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad (noun)
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| conflict |
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one. (noun)
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| cuddly |
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior. (adjective)
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| withstand |
To remain firm in endurance or opposition. (verb)
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| hardship |
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter. (noun)
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| impact |
The force or action of one object hitting another. (noun)
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| impede |
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process. (verb)
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| influx |
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place. (noun)
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| lucrative |
Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success. (adjective)
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| pinnacle |
The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement. (noun)
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| scrutinize |
To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues. (verb)
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| staggering |
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme. (adjective)
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| usurp |
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so. (verb)
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| vie |
To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal. (verb)
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| steep |
Rising or falling at a sharp angle. (adjective)
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| opportune |
Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success. (adjective)
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| wreck |
To destroy of severely damage something. (verb)
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| bloodthirsty |
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel. (adjective)
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| methodical |
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way. (adjective)
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| infamous |
Well known for some bad quality or deed (adjective)
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| tease |
To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them (verb)
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| multitude |
A large number of people or things (noun)
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| traumatic |
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain. (adjective)
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