60 words & definitions
| croon |
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
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| gobble |
To eat something hurriedly and noisily
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| regale |
To entertain or amuse people with talk
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| slink |
To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner
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| sully |
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
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| tweak |
To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement
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| segue |
To move without stopping from one activity, topic, song, etc., to another.
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| blunder |
A stupid or careless mistake
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| concoction |
A mixture of various ingredients or elements
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| ilk |
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
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| pizzazz |
An attractive combination of vitality and glamour
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| showdown |
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
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| shrew |
A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered.
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| wheeze |
To breathe loudly and with difficulty
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| berserk |
To behave in a wild and uncontrolled way as a result of something unexpected happening.
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| bonkers |
Mentally unbalanced, mad and crazy, usually meant humorously
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| canny |
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
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| rife |
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
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| havoc |
Widespread destruction
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| flippant |
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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| feeble |
Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
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| flex |
Bend (a limb or joint)
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| dwell |
To live in or at a specified place
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| lucid |
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
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| glorious |
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.
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| wail |
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger
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| spectacular |
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
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| precious |
(of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
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| serene |
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
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| wink |
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
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| trepidation |
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
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| travesty |
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
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| wee |
Very small
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| convoluted |
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
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| contentious |
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
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| hassle |
Irritating inconvenience
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| crackle |
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds
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| martyr |
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
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| chastise |
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.
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| compatible |
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict.
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| downsize |
To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.
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| existential |
Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.
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| fangs |
Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom.
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| gala |
A formal social event or celebration, often involving entertainment, food, and dancing.
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| induce |
To persuade or influence someone to do something.
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| intervene |
To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome.
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| knucklehead |
A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes.
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| leeway |
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
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| maneuver |
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.
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| nascent |
Emerging or starting to grow, especially referring to ideas, industries, or movements.
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| profuse |
Produced or existing in large amounts; abundant or overflowing; lavish or excessive, done in great quantity.
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| radical |
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices.
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| scandalous |
Describing something that is morally or legally wrong and causes a great deal of gossip or anger in society.
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| summit |
The highest attainable level of achievement or success; also the highest point of a hill or mountain.
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| versatile |
Capable of doing many things well; multi-talented
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| violate |
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
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| homestretch |
The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.
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| booty |
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
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| indifferent |
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
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| commiserate |
To feel or express sympathy towards someone.
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