60 words & definitions
| cavort |
To jump or dance around excitedly (verb)
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| leer |
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way (verb)
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| mangle |
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing (verb)
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| nab |
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal (verb)
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| pummel |
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s). (verb)
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| slurp |
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise. (verb)
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| fuss |
A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest (noun)
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| glut |
An excessively abundant supply of something (noun)
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| kluge |
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose (noun)
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| sundry |
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually (noun)
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| muddle |
Bring into a disordered or confusing state (verb)
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| ooze |
(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way (verb)
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| chubby |
Plump and rounded (adjective)
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| crummy |
Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality (adjective)
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| goofy |
Foolish; harmlessly eccentric (adjective)
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| mushy |
Food that is very soft and wet (adjective)
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| dimple |
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles (noun)
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| sniper |
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place (noun)
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| tremble |
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness. (verb)
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| infuriating |
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying (adjective)
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| absurd |
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate (adjective)
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| nostalgia |
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations (noun)
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| blush |
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame (verb)
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| pompous |
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important (adjective)
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| dredge |
To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge (verb)
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| extortion |
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. (noun)
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| eloquent |
To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively. (adjective)
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| jerk |
A contemptibly obnoxious person (noun)
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| captivating |
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention (adjective)
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| scribble |
A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly (noun)
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| cascade |
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope (noun)
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| auspicious |
Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions. (adjective)
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| crater |
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite). (noun)
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| descend |
To move from a higher to a lower place or position; to go down. (verb)
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| eavesdrop |
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited. (verb)
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| eclipse |
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically. (noun)
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| ephemeral |
Lasting for a very short time brief. (adjective)
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| genre |
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content. (adjective)
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| flip |
To turn over or rotate something quickly, especially with a sudden movement. (verb)
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| hideout |
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law. (noun)
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| keen |
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something. (adjective)
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| loyalty |
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something. (noun)
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| maniac |
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior. (noun)
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| nebulous |
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits. (adjective)
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| pillage |
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war. (verb)
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| puddle |
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground. (noun)
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| quarrel |
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic. (verb)
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| significant |
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance. (adjective)
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| submerge |
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid. (verb)
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| thunderstruck |
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment. (adjective)
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| unsteady |
Not firm, stable, or balanced; likely to wobble or fall. (adjective)
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| rattle |
To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds. (verb)
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| sucker |
A person who is easy to fool and cheat. (noun)
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| blackmail |
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information. (verb)
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| aligned |
To be similar and in agreement with an opinion or cause. (adjective)
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| picturesque |
Visually attractive and charming. (noun)
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| agonizing |
Something that causes great physical or mental pain. (adjective)
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| transparency |
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest. (noun)
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| graceful |
Moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way; elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech. (adjective)
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| encrypt |
To protect private information by putting it into a form that can only be read by people who have the permission to do so. (verb)
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