A-Z-14

60 words & definitions

dunk
To dip or submerge something in liquid.
dwindle
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
ebb
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.
eke
To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty
dufus
Someone who is foolish or stupid.
dwell
To live in or at a specified place
eerie
Strange and frightening
dupe
Deceive; trick
dunce
A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.
durable
Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker.
elegant
Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
dynamism
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality.
elusive
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
ecstatic
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
ecstasy
Extremely happy
dumbfounded
So shocked that you cannot speak
enchant
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure.
enchanted
A place that fills with delight.
eloquent
To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.
elite
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.
dumbstruck
So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak.
energized
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
emphatic
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt
endearing
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration
dupe
A victim of deception
dull
Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.
dumps
A low or depressed emotional state
duplicitous
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
dusk
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
dynasty
A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time.
dysfunctional
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function.
eager
Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen.
easygoing
Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior.
eavesdrop
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
eclipse
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
eclipse
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
edible
Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.
effervescent
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
effusive
Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.
ego
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
elaborate
Detailed and complicated in design or planning.
elated
Filled with joy, pride, or high spirits, often due to a sense of achievement or good news.
elixir
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties
elude
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
embark
To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.
embedded
Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.
embolden
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
embrace
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.
embrace
To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.
emerge
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.
empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
empower
To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life.
enclave
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity.
encounter
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.
encounter
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
enforce
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
dumfounded
Taken by surprise and suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.
embezzle
To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for
dynamic
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change
encrypt
To protect private information by putting it into a form that can only be read by people who have the permission to do so.