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60 words & definitions

croon
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
crumple
To crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled
crunch
To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound
cuddle
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
dabble
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
dally
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
dangle
To hang or swing loosely
daub
To coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way
dawdle
To delay by taking more time than necessary
dazzle
To confuse a person's vision temporarily with lights that are flashing.
debunk
To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
crony
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
culprit
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
dab
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
cruddy
Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy.
crummy
Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality
cushy
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure
daffy
Silly, different, strange, and funny
dainty
Delicately small and pretty
dandy
Excellent
dank
Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold
dapper
(typically of a man) neat and trim in dress, appearance, or bearing
daunting
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
dearth
A scarcity or lack of something
crush
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
crumble
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
dash
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry
debacle
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
cunning
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
crook
A person who is dishonest or a criminal
dazed
Confused or unable to think clearly, often as a result of an injury or from shock
damp
Slightly wet
crouch
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
debris
Broken or torn pieces of something larger
crusade
An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change
curtail
To stop, reduce or limit something.
debilitating
Something that makes someone weak
deadlock
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
cumbersome
Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy
debase
To reduce the quality or value of something
cutthroat
Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways
cruel
Causing physical or mental pain
crucial
Of central and extreme importance
dab
A small amount of something
crush
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
dash
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
critical
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
crude
Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.
crust
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
crux
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
crybaby
Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.
cuddly
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.
cynical
Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.
daring
Willing to take risks; brave or bold.
darling
A term of endearment used to express affection.
dawn
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
deadline
A specific time or date by which something must be completed.
decadent
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
culpable
Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened.