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