60 words & definitions
| blurt |
To say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration
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| bungle |
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome
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| putter |
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
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| slobber |
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
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| splurge |
To spend money freely or extravagantly
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| clog |
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
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| injurious |
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
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| flak |
Strong criticism
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| shanty |
A small, crudely built shack
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| squalor |
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
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| cockeyed |
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.
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| crappy |
Of extremely poor quality
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| obstacle |
Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
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| jittery |
Nervous or unable to relax
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| nifty |
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
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| scuzzy |
Dirty and unpleasant
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| smug |
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
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| stuffy |
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation
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| swap |
To give something and be given something else instead
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| frail |
(of a person) weak and delicate
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| bleak |
(of the weather) cold and miserable
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| scrub |
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
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| bravado |
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
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| mellow |
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness
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| swat |
To hit or attempt to hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow from a flat object
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| remorse |
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
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| dubious |
Hesitating or doubting
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| weirdo |
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange
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| nuance |
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
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| infest |
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
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| lofty |
Very high
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| rehabilitate |
To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition
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| adversary |
An enemy or opponent
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| twang |
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
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| tingle |
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
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| antiquated |
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.
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| cluster |
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
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| derail |
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
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| diabolical |
Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.
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| dim |
A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.
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| enhance |
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
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| gnaw |
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense.
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| hasty |
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
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| humble |
Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance; not arrogant or boastful.
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| malignant |
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
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| rebuttal |
A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.
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| refine |
To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements.
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| repel |
To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.
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| replenish |
To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.
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| reprehensible |
Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.
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| gust |
A strong, brief burst of wind.
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| hillbilly |
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.
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| tumult |
A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance
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| doomsday |
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
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| coup |
A sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power; or a clever and successful achievement.
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| tolerate |
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it.
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| puzzling |
Difficult to explain or understand
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| amorous |
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love
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| gregarious |
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.
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| bloom |
To use and show one's full and complete potential.
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