60 words & definitions
| bilk |
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them.
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| carouse |
To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
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| debunk |
To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
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| ferret |
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation
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| hoodwink |
To deceive or trick someone.
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| mock |
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
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| plop |
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
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| pounce |
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey
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| prowl |
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
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| wallop |
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
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| yank |
To quickly pull something
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| fogey |
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes
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| snarl |
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
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| stash |
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place
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| gaudy |
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
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| grungy |
Grimy; dirty
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| nimble |
Quick and light in movement or action; agile
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| rigmarole |
A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole)
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| docile |
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
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| haughty |
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
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| luscious |
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
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| trivia |
Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value
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| dilemma |
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
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| dynamism |
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality.
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| strife |
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
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| stagnate |
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
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| scheme |
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong
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| invincible |
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome
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| rubbish |
Waste material; refuse or litter
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| stammer |
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
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| cramps |
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles
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| slander |
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
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| erupt |
To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer
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| blot |
To stain with a discoloring substance.
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| engrossing |
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
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| massacre |
An act of killing a lot of people
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| mirage |
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
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| autocratic |
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.
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| burden |
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
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| hectic |
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
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| insatiable |
Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite.
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| intrusive |
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.
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| irredeemable |
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.
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| jeopardize |
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
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| poke |
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.
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| provincial |
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
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| quest |
A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.
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| righteous |
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.
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| swollen |
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
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| virtue |
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.
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| purify |
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure
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| hypocrisy |
Behavior that is the opposite of how one actually is, being fake by pretending to be one thing, and acting in the opposite way.
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| pittance |
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
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| throngs |
A large, densely packed crowd.
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| shellshocked |
Being confused and disorientd because of a sudden alarming and frightening experience.
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| megalomaniac |
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.
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| intrepid |
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations
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| amnesia |
A total or partial loss of memory
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| kibosh |
When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.
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| hiatus |
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.
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