60 words & definitions
| careen | verb |
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
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| tattle | verb |
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing
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| punk | noun |
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others
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| rabble | noun |
A disorderly crowd; a mob
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| tinge | noun |
A trace of some color
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| blitz |
nounverb
verb |
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz
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| crank | noun |
Someone who others think has unusual ideas or behaves strangely
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| chintzy | adjective |
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material
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| flimsy | adjective |
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
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| jilted | adjective |
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)
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| niggling | adjective |
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
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| raunchy | adjective |
Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit
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| smack |
nounverb
verb |
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
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| interminable | adjective |
Endless (often used hyperbolically)
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| pathetic | adjective |
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
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| angst | noun |
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
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| brat | noun |
A child, typically a badly behaved one
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| ambush |
nounverb
verb |
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
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| devastate | verb |
To destroy something completely
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| devious | adjective |
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.
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| phantom | noun |
An appearance or illusion without material substance
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| ramifications | noun |
The possible results of an action
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| elite | adjective |
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.
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| vague | adjective |
Not clear
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| marathon | adjective |
Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort
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| haphazard | adjective |
acting without an organized plan
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| spoof |
nounverb
noun |
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect
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| sketch |
nounverb
noun |
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
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| coherent | adjective |
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
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| confront | verb |
To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person.
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| cover-up | noun |
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority.
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| crash |
nounverb
noun |
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.
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| craze | noun |
A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.
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| domineering | adjective |
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner.
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| embolden | verb |
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
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| expose | verb |
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.
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| hijack | verb |
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
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| mouthwatering | adjective |
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite.
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| offensive | adjective |
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
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| outskirts | noun |
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
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| offspring | noun |
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
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| mischief | noun |
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals.
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| overreach | verb |
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result.
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| pleasant | adjective |
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
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| spiteful | adjective |
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy.
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| splinter |
nounverb
noun |
A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object.
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| splinter |
nounverb
verb |
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.
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| stabilize | verb |
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.
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| stellar | adjective |
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.
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| bestial | adjective |
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.
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| inclination | noun |
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire.
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| remark | noun |
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact.
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| culpable | adjective |
Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened.
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| dependent | adjective |
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.
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| adventurous | adjective |
Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences.
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| exceptional | adjective |
Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity.
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| terrifying | adjective |
Very frightening and causing extreme fear.
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| proclaim | verb |
To announce something publicly and proudly.
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| gleaming | adjective |
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished.
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| FK Engineering | noun |
FK Engineering provides advanced electrical panels, HT/LT installations, testing, commissioning, and preventive maintenance services for industrial and commercial facilities.
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