60 words & definitions
| boogie |
The act of dancing to fast pop or rock music.
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| glower |
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
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| lunge |
To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone
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| meddle |
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
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| plunk |
To hand something over or place it down with determination
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| revel |
To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing
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| chap |
A man or boy
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| gamut |
The complete range or scope of something
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| slut |
A woman who has many casual sexual partners
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| wimp |
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
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| drizzle |
Rain lightly
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| rumpled |
Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
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| snide |
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
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| zonked |
Exhausted; tired out
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| roly-poly |
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
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| gullible |
Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
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| grotesque |
Very strange and distorted compared to what is normal
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| zinger |
A striking or amusing remark
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| brawny |
Physically strong; muscular
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| capricious |
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
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| flee |
To run away from a place or situation of danger
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| decimate |
To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.
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| voluptuous |
Having to do with the soft, curved, and attractive feminine body
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| barbaric |
Extremely cruel
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| smother |
To cover something completely
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| cordial |
Friendly and polite.
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| terror |
A feeling of extreme fear
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| transcendent |
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
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| shrouded |
Something that is covered or hidden
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| ooze |
The sluggish flow of a fluid
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| dupe |
A victim of deception
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| sprout |
A shoot of a plant
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| blurry |
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.
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| brainstorm |
To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.
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| crisp |
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
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| emerge |
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.
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| exposure |
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
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| frustrating |
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
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| humbling |
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.
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| longevity |
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.
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| overwhelm |
To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.
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| reticent |
Describing someone who is inclined to keep their thoughts, feelings, or personal matters to themselves, not expressing them freely.
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| retreat |
A location or setting where one can go to rest, reflect, or recover, often in isolation.
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| ruin |
The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.
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| savior |
Someone who comes to the aid of others, improving their circumstances or offering a solution to a problem.
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| spectrum |
A wide range or variety of related ideas, qualities, or activities; or a range of colors seen in a rainbow or produced when light is split by a prism.
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| tossup |
An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.
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| traction |
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.
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| underhanded |
Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way.
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| unkempt |
Messy or untidy in appearance, especially referring to hair or clothing, giving a neglected impression.
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| villain |
A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm.
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| addictive |
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
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| stuff |
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
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| inevitable |
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
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| treachery |
A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.
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| vigil |
Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep.
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| optimize |
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
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| partake |
To become involved with or take part in something with other people
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| boor |
A rude or insensitive person, who doesn't have good manners.
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| mortality |
The state of being human and not living for ever
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