60 words & definitions
| prowl |
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
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| pry |
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
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| pucker |
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
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| pummel |
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
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| putter |
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
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| quash |
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
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| quaver |
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
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| quibble |
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
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| quiver |
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
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| prowess |
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
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| prude |
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
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| puffery |
Exaggerated or false praise
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| punk |
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others
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| putz |
A stupid or worthless person
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| quirk |
A peculiar behavioral habit
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| rabble |
A disorderly crowd; a mob
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| puke |
To vomit
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| quip |
Make a witty remark
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| pudgy |
Slightly fat
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| puny |
Small and weak
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| quirky |
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
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| quell |
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
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| putrid |
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
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| quintessential |
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
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| quaint |
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
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| quagmire |
A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot
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| radiance |
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
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| racy |
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
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| quench |
To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
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| purgatory |
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering
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| punctual |
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged.
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| purge |
To get rid of undesirable things
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| prudent |
Careful and using good judgement.
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| pulverize |
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.
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| queasy |
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.
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| pugnacious |
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
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| puke |
Vomit
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| quip |
A witty remark
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| purge |
The act of getting rid of undesirable things
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| protrude |
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
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| provincial |
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
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| psycho |
A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.
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| puddle |
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
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| puffy |
Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.
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| puncture |
A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.
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| puncture |
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
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| pushback |
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection.
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| pushover |
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
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| pushy |
Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries.
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| quackery |
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
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| qualms |
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision.
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| quarrel |
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.
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| quarrel |
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
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| quest |
A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.
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| quorum |
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
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| purify |
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure
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| pungent |
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.
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| punchline |
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
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| puzzling |
Difficult to explain or understand
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| proximity |
Being near or close in space or time.
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