60 words across 1 groups
| flick |
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger. (verb)
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| hobnob |
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status (verb)
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| dud |
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless (noun)
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| fiasco |
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way (noun)
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| flak |
Strong criticism (noun)
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| glitch |
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
(noun)
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| heist |
A robbery (noun)
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| mirth |
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter (noun)
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| puffery |
Exaggerated or false praise (noun)
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| wonk |
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy (noun)
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| screech |
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry (verb)
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| bogus |
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted) (adjective)
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| scanty |
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount (adjective)
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| scrappy |
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious (adjective)
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| smug |
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements (adjective)
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| soggy |
Wet and soft (adjective)
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| roly-poly |
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance (adjective)
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| shatter |
To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces (verb)
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| ordeal |
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one (noun)
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| ferocious |
Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent (adjective)
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| bravado |
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate (noun)
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| notorious |
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed (adjective)
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| fleeting |
Lasting for a very short time (adjective)
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| vindictive |
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge (adjective)
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| grasp |
To seize and hold firmly (verb)
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| unravel |
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads. (verb)
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| stunning |
Extremely beautiful or attractive (adjective)
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| conjure |
To make something appear (verb)
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| nincompoop |
A stupid or foolish person (noun)
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| flawless |
Perfect and without any imperfections (adjective)
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| marauder |
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others (noun)
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| fib |
A lie, typically an unimportant one
(noun)
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| limp |
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness (noun)
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| trek |
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot (noun)
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| gasp |
A convulsive catching of breath (noun)
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| mirage |
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real. (noun)
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| bruise |
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage. (noun)
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| caliber |
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character. (noun)
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| compatible |
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict. (adjective)
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| delirious |
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations. (adjective)
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| disastrous |
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering (adjective)
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| dispel |
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear. (verb)
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| expedite |
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently. (verb)
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| exposure |
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view. (noun)
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| noble |
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity. (adjective)
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| maniac |
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior. (noun)
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| mar |
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive. (verb)
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| paranoid |
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions. (adjective)
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| qualms |
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision. (noun)
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| rupture |
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body. (noun)
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| scapegoat |
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault. (verb)
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| stellar |
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance. (adjective)
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| stride |
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps. (noun)
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| undoing |
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined (noun)
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| upheaval |
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder. (noun)
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| victim |
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition (noun)
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| sucker |
A person who is easy to fool and cheat. (noun)
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| ingrained |
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove. (adjective)
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| alluring |
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. (noun)
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| fidelity |
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties. (noun)
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