60 words across 1 groups
| balk | verb |
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
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| ravage | verb |
To cause severe and extensive damage to something.
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| spew | verb |
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
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| trudge | verb |
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions
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| druthers | noun |
A person's preference in a matter
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| klutz | noun |
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
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| whimper |
nounverb
verb |
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
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| mum | adjective |
Silent
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| piddling | adjective |
Pathetically trivial; trifling
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| shrill | adjective |
(of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
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| swarthy | adjective |
Dark-skinned
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| vapid | adjective |
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
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| blatant | adjective |
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
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| crackle |
nounverb
verb |
Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises
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| hodgepodge | noun |
A confused mixture
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| meager | adjective |
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
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| ordeal | noun |
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
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| doldrums | noun |
A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression
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| inundate | verb |
To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
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| debacle | noun |
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
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| ponder | verb |
To look inward and think carefully about something
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| disgrace |
nounverb
verb |
To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad
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| repulsive | adjective |
Extremely unpleasant and disgusting.
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| getaway | noun |
A good location for a short vacation
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| scrupulous | adjective |
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty.
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| delusional | adjective |
Seeing or believing things that are not real
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| deflect | verb |
To direct attention away from a topic
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| nightmare | noun |
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
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| adversity | noun |
A difficult situation or time in one's life
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| lethargic | adjective |
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything
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| backlash | noun |
A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened
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| squiggle |
nounverb
noun |
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
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| snag |
nounverb
noun |
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
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| trek |
nounverb
noun |
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
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| gasp |
nounverb
noun |
A convulsive catching of breath
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| finesse |
nounverb
noun |
Intricate and refined delicacy
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| clamor |
nounverb
noun |
A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.
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| exile |
nounverb
noun |
The state of being banned or forced to live away from one's native country, often for political reasons.
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| hint |
nounverb
noun |
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem.
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| foolish | adjective |
Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
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| irresistible | adjective |
Too attractive, appealing, or tempting to be refused or ignored.
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| jackpot | noun |
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
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| ornate | adjective |
Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.
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| makeshift | adjective |
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.
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| mar | verb |
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.
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| prime | adjective |
The best or most important period of something, often related to age, condition, or quality.
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| rapport | noun |
A harmonious or positive relationship between people, characterized by mutual understanding, trust, and respect.
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| slash | verb |
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
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| sprint |
nounverb
noun |
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
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| sullen | adjective |
Gloomy or depressing in mood or appearance.
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| touchy | adjective |
Easily offended or sensitive to criticism or comments.
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| wonder |
nounverb
noun |
Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.
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| stupidity | noun |
A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.
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| haste | adjective |
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something.
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| uproot | verb |
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment
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| resplendent | adjective |
Shining brilliantly, having a very bright and beautiful appearance
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| finale | noun |
The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.
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| innovation | noun |
The use of new ideas, products or methods
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| respite | noun |
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
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| speculate | verb |
To form a theory about a subject without firm evidence.
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