60 words & definitions
| clutch |
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly (verb)
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| faze |
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions. (verb)
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| filch |
To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way (verb)
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| shindig |
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something (noun)
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| flicker |
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness (verb)
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| twang |
An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture (verb)
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| yowl |
Make a loud wailing cry (verb)
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| dainty |
Delicately small and pretty (adjective)
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| dandy |
Excellent (adjective)
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| tawdry |
Showy but cheap and of poor quality (adjective)
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| vapid |
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging (adjective)
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| flippant |
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude (adjective)
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| ludicrous |
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous (adjective)
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| tantrum |
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child (noun)
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| swat |
To hit or attempt to hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow from a flat object (verb)
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| bizarre |
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort. (adjective)
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| tender |
Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy (adjective)
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| champ |
Informal abbreviation of Champion. (noun)
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| smear |
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance (verb)
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| finicky |
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail (adjective)
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| elusive |
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve (adjective)
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| pompous |
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important (adjective)
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| remorse |
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed (noun)
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| epitome |
Highest example of a certain quality (noun)
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| purgatory |
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering (noun)
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| revelation |
Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known. (noun)
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| pierce |
To go through something completely, from one end to another (verb)
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| morass |
An area of muddy ground - or a complicated or confused situation. (noun)
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| delusional |
Seeing or believing things that are not real (adjective)
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| skyrocket |
For something to increase very quickly. (verb)
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| primal |
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
(adjective)
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| luxurious |
Very comfortable and expensive (adjective)
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| muddle |
An untidy and disorganized state or collection (noun)
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| stunt |
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring (noun)
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| flirt |
A person who habitually flirts (noun)
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| feud |
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute (noun)
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| dicey |
Risky or dangerous; uncertain. (adjective)
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| elixir |
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties (noun)
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| fixation |
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something. (noun)
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| imposing |
Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence. (adjective)
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| insignificant |
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. (adjective)
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| ironic |
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner. (adjective)
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| malign |
To speak harmful untruths about someone – to slander or defame, showing illwill. (verb)
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| obscure |
Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail. (adjective)
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| magnanimous |
Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful. (noun)
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| ostracize |
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted. (verb)
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| profanity |
A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects. (noun)
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| stiff |
Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure. (adjective)
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| verify |
To check or prove something through evidence or investigation (verb)
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| vie |
To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal. (verb)
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| preempt |
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do. (verb)
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| utopia |
A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect. (noun)
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| gust |
A strong, brief burst of wind. (noun)
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| steadfast |
Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times. (adjective)
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| décor |
The color, style, and arrangement of the things that decorate a place or room. (noun)
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| sacrilegious |
To treat something holy or important without respect. (adjective)
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| nostalgic |
To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past. (adjective)
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| bloom |
To use and show one's full and complete potential. (verb)
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| brisk |
Active, fast, and energetic. (adjective)
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| insight |
A clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation. (noun)
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