60 words & definitions
| bask |
To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.
|
| parch |
To make or become dry through intense heat.
|
| prance |
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
|
| shrug |
To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
|
| teeter |
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
|
| thwart |
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
|
| flurry |
A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind
|
| inkling |
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
|
| pliable |
When a person is easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others
|
| kilter |
The proper or usual state or condition.
|
| mayhem |
Violent and chaotic disorder
|
| mogul |
An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry
|
| mutt |
A dog with parents of different breeds
|
| slacker |
A person who avoids work or effort
|
| swig |
A quick swallow of a drink
|
| chitchat |
Talk about trivial matters
|
| daffy |
Silly, different, strange, and funny
|
| dainty |
Delicately small and pretty
|
| sultry |
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
|
| testy |
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
|
| wacky |
Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.
|
| conquest |
The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.
|
| wreak |
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
|
| devour |
Read (something) quickly and eagerly
|
| harsh |
Cruel or severe
|
| dilapidated |
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
|
| pall |
A feeling of gloom
|
| inept |
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
|
| rogue |
Behaving in a way that causes damage.
|
| spontaneous |
Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment
|
| shackle |
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively
|
| slap |
To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand
|
| apologetic |
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
|
| crush |
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
|
| groan |
A deep sound made in pain or annoyance
|
| streak |
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
|
| brainstorm |
A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.
|
| cesspool |
A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.
|
| convoy |
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
|
| dicey |
Risky or dangerous; uncertain.
|
| droves |
Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.
|
| embrace |
To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.
|
| fascinating |
Extremely interesting or captivating.
|
| incredible |
So extraordinary or amazing that it is hard to believe.
|
| inertia |
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
|
| inspire |
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
|
| jumbo |
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
|
| legitimacy |
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.
|
| outstanding |
Exceptionally good or impressive; remarkable in quality or performance.
|
| magnanimous |
Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
|
| reconcile |
To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict.
|
| shortfall |
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
|
| sophisticated |
Complex or intricate, often in a clever or subtle way.
|
| overwhelming |
So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage.
|
| fledgling |
Referring to a process or person that is new, untested, and lacks experience.
|
| conflagration |
a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.
|
| workout |
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training
|
| alien |
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'.
|
| revere |
To feel deep respect or admiration for someone of something.
|
| persevere |
To continue in a course of action even in the face of great difficulty.
|