34 words & definitions
| delve |
To research or make painstaking inquiries into something
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| fracas |
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
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| jab |
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
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| bleary |
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.
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| coy |
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring
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| musty |
Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
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| oblique |
Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting
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| vibrant |
(of color) bright and striking
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| flaw |
A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
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| hush |
A silence
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| mortified |
Very embarrassed
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| grudgingly |
In a reluctant or resentful manner
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| covert |
Hidden or secret
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| prudent |
Careful and using good judgement.
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| blossom |
To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident.
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| humiliated |
To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others.
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| abandon |
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
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| slouch |
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
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| empower |
To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life.
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| escort |
A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.
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| glance |
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
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| gleam |
A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.
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| impetuous |
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
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| lovely |
Beautiful, attractive, or charming in appearance or manner.
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| realm |
A particular region or scope of something, such as the total subject area of science, magic, or politics.
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| reliable |
Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure.
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| slip |
A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.
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| stopgap |
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.
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| unrest |
A state of public dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, often involving protests or conflict.
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| lenient |
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.
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| illegitimate |
Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.
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| antagonize |
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
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| wanderlust |
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
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| stupefy |
To shock or surprise you so much that you cannot think properly for a while..
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