60 words & definitions
| grovel |
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward (verb)
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| preen |
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance (verb)
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| rankle |
To act in a way that is annoying and irritating. (verb)
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| tangle |
To twist together into a confused mass (verb)
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| hooligan |
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang (noun)
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| jalopy |
An old car in a dilapidated condition (noun)
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| smattering |
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject (noun)
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| nip |
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply (verb)
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| schmooze |
Talk intimately and cozily; gossip (verb)
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| sneer |
To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt. (verb)
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| sob |
Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps (verb)
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| chipper |
Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health (adjective)
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| pesky |
Causing trouble; annoying (adjective)
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| fondle |
To stroke or caress in a loving way. (verb)
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| frantic |
Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion (adjective)
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| poise |
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person (adjective)
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| nasty |
Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating (adjective)
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| stark |
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other (adjective)
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| jest |
Speak or act in a joking manner (verb)
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| finagle |
To get something in an indirect or dishonest way. (verb)
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| ingenuity |
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive (noun)
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| rebel |
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler (noun)
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| crouch |
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself (verb)
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| epitome |
Highest example of a certain quality (noun)
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| slum |
A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city (noun)
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| enchanted |
A place that fills with delight. (adjective)
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| alienate |
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong (verb)
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| blemish |
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something. (noun)
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| impoverished |
Very poor. (adjective)
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| giggle |
A light, silly laugh (noun)
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| wobble |
An unsteady movement from side to side (noun)
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| swap |
An act of exchanging one thing for another (noun)
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| whoosh |
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound (noun)
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| aloft |
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended. (adjective)
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| apathy |
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion. (noun)
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| crackdown |
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules. (noun)
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| disarray |
A state of disorder or confusion. (noun)
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| dramatic |
Exciting or full of action and emotion. (adjective)
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| firestorm |
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction. (noun)
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| fitness |
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition (noun)
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| fond |
Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something. (adjective)
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| malaise |
A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics. (noun)
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| multitasking |
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time. (noun)
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| noble |
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity. (adjective)
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| recede |
To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force. (verb)
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| revoke |
To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege. (verb)
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| simmer |
To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs. (verb)
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| viable |
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement (adjective)
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| caustic |
Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances. (adjective)
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| premeditated |
Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention. (adjective)
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| toss |
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping. (verb)
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| gross |
Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way. (adjective)
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| trivialize |
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is. (verb)
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| verbal |
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words. (adjective)
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| personna |
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self. (noun)
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| laughingstock |
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on. (noun)
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| overpower |
To defeat or overcome with superior strength, force, or pursuasiveness. (verb)
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| selfless |
Concerned more with the needs, happiness, and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish. (adjective)
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| afflict |
To cause pain, suffering, or trouble. (verb)
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| extraordinary |
Very unusual, exceptional or remarkable. (adjective)
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