60 words & definitions
| boggle | verb |
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something
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| dally | verb |
To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time
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| dangle | verb |
To hang or swing loosely
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| irk | verb |
To irritate and annoy someone
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| mosey | verb |
To walk or move in a leisurely manner
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| quibble | verb |
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
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| slog | verb |
To move with determination against difficult obstacles
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| bevy | noun |
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women
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| clump | noun |
A compacted mass or lump of something
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| clunker | noun |
An old, run-down vehicle or machine
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| fiasco | noun |
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way
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| fop | noun |
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy
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| nozzle | noun |
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
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| penchant | noun |
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
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| prattle | noun |
Foolish or inconsequential talk
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| yelp |
nounverb
verb |
Utter a short sharp cry of pain or alarm
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| plump | adjective |
Having a full rounded shape
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| splendid | adjective |
Magnificent; very impressive
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| squirt |
nounverb
verb |
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet
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| fumble |
nounverb
verb |
Use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
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| scathing | adjective |
Witheringly scornful; severely critical
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| tedious | adjective |
Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
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| notorious | adjective |
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
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| champ | noun |
Informal abbreviation of Champion.
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| despicable | adjective |
Deserving hatred and contempt
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| fatigue | noun |
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
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| unflappable | adjective |
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
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| hover | verb |
To remain in one place in the air
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| prosper | verb |
To succeed in material terms; be financially successful
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| niceties | noun |
A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy
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| preposterous | adjective |
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
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| stunning | adjective |
Extremely beautiful or attractive
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| windfall | noun |
A large amount of money received unexpectedly.
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| glide | verb |
To move easily and smoothly
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| nuts | adjective |
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way
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| emphatic | noun |
Communicating something strongly and clearly, without any possibility for doubt
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| intriguing | adjective |
Very interesting, especially because of being strange or mysterious
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| dissipate | verb |
To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears
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| crucial | adjective |
Of central and extreme importance
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| undermine | verb |
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
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| fink |
nounverb
noun |
An unpleasant or contemptible person
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| boundless | adjective |
Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited.
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| courteous | adjective |
Marked by good manners and consideration for others.
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| defective | adjective |
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
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| destiny | noun |
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
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| escalate | verb |
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
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| fortitude | adjective |
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.
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| lust | noun |
A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.
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| mandatory | adjective |
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.
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| metropolis | noun |
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center.
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| pushback | noun |
A reaction against a proposal, idea, or action, often in the form of disagreement or objection.
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| snore | verb |
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
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| theoretical | adjective |
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.
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| wreck |
nounverb
noun |
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
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| tenterhooks | noun |
Waiting nervously for something to happen.
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| undercover | adjective |
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.
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| unrepentant | adjective |
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
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| reap | verb |
To get something, usually something good, as a result of your or other people's planning and actions.
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| monstrous | adjective |
Abnormally bad or shocking
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| mystical | adjective |
Inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.
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