60 words & definitions
| nuzzle |
To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
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| ogle |
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
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| oust |
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
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| nub |
A small lump or protuberance
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| oodles |
A very great number or amount of something
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| oomph |
Feelings of energy and enthusiasm
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| nudge |
Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something
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| ooze |
(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way
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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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| onslaught |
A fierce or destructive attack
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| opulent |
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
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| oblique |
Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting
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| ordeal |
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
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| outrageous |
Shockingly bad or excessive
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| outcast |
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
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| obliterate |
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left
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| obnoxious |
Extremely unpleasant
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| ostentatious |
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
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| oblivious |
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
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| ominous |
Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.
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| outburst |
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger
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| nuance |
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
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| odious |
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
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| obscene |
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
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| oblivion |
The state of being forgotten or destroyed
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| obsession |
Not being able to stop thinking about something.
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| numb |
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
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| oppress |
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.
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| optimum |
The best way to acheive the desired result
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| nuts |
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way
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| outcry |
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
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| obese |
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
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| outsmart |
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are
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| nudge |
A light touch or push
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| ooze |
The sluggish flow of a fluid
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| nuisance |
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.
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| nurture |
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
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| obscure |
Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail.
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| obsolete |
No longer in use, especially because something newer or better has replaced it.
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| offensive |
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
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| onerous |
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.
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| opaque |
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
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| opinionated |
Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.
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| ornament |
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.
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| ornate |
Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.
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| outrage |
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.
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| outskirts |
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
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| offspring |
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
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| oppressive |
Unjustly harsh or tyrannical, especially in the use of power or control.
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| outbreak |
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
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| ostracize |
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted.
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| outlandish |
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
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| opportune |
Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.
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| operational |
Something that is in working order and ready for use.
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| optimize |
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
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| obstinate |
Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas
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| orchestrate |
To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully
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| obfuscate |
To make something less clear and harder to understand, especially if done deliberately.
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| ornery |
Having an unpleasant mood or temper, likely to get angry and argue with people.
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| offshoot |
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed
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