60 words across 1 groups
| frolic |
To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner. (verb)
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| hobble |
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury (verb)
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| mutter |
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation (verb)
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| snicker |
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh. (verb)
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| cinch |
An extremely easy task (noun)
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| ninny |
A foolish person (noun)
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| smidgen |
A small amount of something (noun)
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| doddering |
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age (adjective)
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| glib |
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow (adjective)
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| mangy |
In poor condition; shabby (adjective)
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| calamity |
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster. (noun)
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| tarnish |
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture (verb)
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| trek |
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot (verb)
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| probe |
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument (verb)
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| myriad |
A countless or extremely great number (noun)
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| wail |
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger (verb)
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| bulky |
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy (adjective)
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| angst |
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general (noun)
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| swirl |
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern (verb)
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| ridicule |
To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior (verb)
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| infest |
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction (verb)
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| slander |
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation (verb)
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| sopping |
Extremely wet (adjective)
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| wry |
To see a bad situation in an amusing way (adjective)
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| delude |
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true (verb)
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| elite |
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability. (adjective)
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| skeptical |
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations. (adjective)
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| slash |
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement. (verb)
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| astute |
Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well (adjective)
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| spendthrift |
Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it (noun)
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| backlog |
A quantity of work that should have been done already, but has not yet been done (noun)
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| overcast |
With a sky completely full of clouds (adjective)
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| squawk |
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person (noun)
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| whimper |
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain (noun)
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| lump |
A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight. (noun)
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| streak |
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings (noun)
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| alacrity |
Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude. (noun)
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| cleanse |
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities. (verb)
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| confrontational |
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way. (adjective)
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| daring |
Willing to take risks; brave or bold. (adjective)
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| domineering |
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner. (adjective)
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| dysfunctional |
Not operating normally or properly; broken or impaired in function. (adjective)
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| emerge |
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden. (verb)
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| firestorm |
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction. (noun)
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| flow |
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion. (verb)
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| glow |
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth. (verb)
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| hijack |
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit. (verb)
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| rehabilitate |
To renovate or repair something, such as a building, facility, person, or environment, to make it more usable or up to current standards. (verb)
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| repercussions |
The effects or results of an action, event, or decision, especially those that are unintended or negative. (noun)
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| reprehensible |
Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation. (adjective)
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| sacrosanct |
Often used to describe rules, principles, or values that are considered untouchable or immune from challenge or change. (adjective)
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| zoom |
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound. (verb)
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| serendipity |
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events. (noun)
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| adventure |
An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity. (noun)
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| aura |
The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place. (noun)
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| repudiate |
To refuse to accept that something is valid. (verb)
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| ubiquitous |
Seeming to be everywhere at the same time. (adjective)
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| tease |
To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them (verb)
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| uplifted |
Feeling happy and full of hope. (adjective)
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| offshoot |
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed (noun)
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