60 words & definitions
| baffle | verb |
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
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| clinch | verb |
To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
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| clutch | verb |
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
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| heckle | verb |
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
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| hobnob | verb |
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
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| quash | verb |
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
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| blurb | noun |
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
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| buffoon | noun |
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown
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| glitch | noun |
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
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| hovel | noun |
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
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| mongrel | noun |
A dog of no definable type or breed
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| stunt |
nounverb
verb |
Prevent from growing or developing properly
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| chummy | adjective |
On friendly terms; friendly
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| disgruntled | adjective |
Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.
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| frumpy | adjective |
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
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| glum | adjective |
Unhappy and quiet
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| humdrum | adjective |
Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting.
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| ragtag | adjective |
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
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| tangy | adjective |
Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp
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| mellifluous | adjective |
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
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| crush |
nounverb
verb |
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
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| fabulous | adjective |
Amazingly good; wonderful
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| cataclysm | noun |
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
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| gruesome | adjective |
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
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| undercut | verb |
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
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| pauper | noun |
A very poor person
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| thrust |
nounverb
verb |
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
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| virile | adjective |
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive
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| collide | verb |
What happens when a moving object hits something violently
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| conjure | verb |
To make something appear
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| monotonous | adjective |
Repetitious and boring
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| mediocre | adjective |
Having poor to average quality.
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| pugnacious | adjective |
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
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| cliffhanger | noun |
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
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| luxurious | adjective |
Very comfortable and expensive
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| squawk |
nounverb
noun |
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
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| jeer |
nounverb
noun |
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
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| dash |
nounverb
noun |
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
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| arouse | verb |
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
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| chunk | noun |
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
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| critical | adjective |
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
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| drift | verb |
To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.
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| encounter |
nounverb
verb |
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
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| ghetto | noun |
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community.
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| neophyte | noun |
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.
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| malfunction | noun |
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.
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| premium | adjective |
A higher or superior quality or value compared to the standard or basic version.
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| counterfeit | adjective |
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
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| scan | verb |
To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.
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| semblance | noun |
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.
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| stickler | adjective |
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.
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| tomboy | noun |
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
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| wondrous | adjective |
Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.
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| hiccup |
nounverb
noun |
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.
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| dilettante | noun |
Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.
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| spotlight | verb |
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
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| agenda | noun |
A list or outline of things to be considered or done
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| responsible | adjective |
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it
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| moody | adjective |
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly
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| fictitious | adjective |
Imaginary, not real, made up and not true.
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