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62 words & definitions

faze
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.
kilter
The proper or usual state or condition.
pooch
Slang word used to describe a dog.
puffery
Exaggerated or false praise
sundry
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
nip
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
spoof
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
stash
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place
stunt
Prevent from growing or developing properly
moot
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
rife
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
sultry
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
vapid
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
daunting
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
snag
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
slogan
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
sketch
Make a rough drawing of
smolder
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
mimic
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
saga
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic
rustic
Relating to the countryside; rural
drastic
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
whittle
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
martyr
To kill someone because of their beliefs
dubious
Hesitating or doubting
doodle
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
superfluous
More than is needed or wanted
appease
To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict
covert
Hidden or secret
wry
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
unsung
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
salvage
To save something from destruction or a bad situation.
conjure
To make something appear
narrative
A story or a description of a series of events
extraneous
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
nip
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
spoof
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect
stash
A secret store of something
stunt
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
snag
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
sketch
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
mimic
A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way
martyr
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
doodle
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away
aftermath
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.
bunch
A large amount or number of something.
cleanse
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
context
The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.
genre
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
generic
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
meantime
In the interim — the short or undefined time before something expected occurs.
quorum
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
par
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.
semblance
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.
simultaneous
Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.
symbolic
Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.
tangible
Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.
stuff
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
prior
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.
theoretical
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.
likewise
In a similar way.
longshot
A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.