60 words & definitions
| grunt |
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound (verb)
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| irk |
To irritate and annoy someone (verb)
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| josh |
To tease or joke around with someone in a playful way (verb)
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| oust |
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place (verb)
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| spew |
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly (verb)
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| trudge |
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions (verb)
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| wallop |
To strike or hit someone or something very hard (verb)
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| wither |
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled (verb)
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| clunker |
An old, run-down vehicle or machine (noun)
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| gewgaw |
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless (noun)
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| glob |
A lump of a semiliquid substance (noun)
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| gobs |
A lot of (noun)
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| smirk |
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way. (noun)
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| tizzy |
A state of nervous excitement or agitation (noun)
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| nip |
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply (verb)
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| murky |
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist (adjective)
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| scraggly |
(of a person or animal) thin and bony (adjective)
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| uncanny |
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way (adjective)
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| vulgar |
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined (adjective)
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| glimpse |
See or perceive briefly or partially (verb)
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| fabulous |
Amazingly good; wonderful (adjective)
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| durable |
Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker. (adjective)
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| tirade |
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation (noun)
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| bewildered |
To be completely confused because of an overload of information. (adjective)
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| phony |
Not genuine; fraudulent (adjective)
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| stupendous |
Extremely impressive (adjective)
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| wade |
To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance (verb)
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| devastate |
To destroy something completely (verb)
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| punctual |
On time; arriving or happening at exactly the time that has been arranged. (adjective)
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| alienate |
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong (verb)
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| fink |
An unpleasant or contemptible person (noun)
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| flex |
The action or state of flexing (noun)
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| doodle |
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away (noun)
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| intrigue |
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme (noun)
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| amass |
To accumulate a large amount of something gradually, especially wealth, knowledge, or resources. (verb)
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| cluster |
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together. (noun)
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| compassion |
A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help. (adjective)
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| haze |
A physical or mental lack of clarity. (noun)
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| intimate |
Having a close personal relationship; deeply connected; private and personal in nature. (adjective)
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| merge |
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct. (verb)
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| metropolis |
A large and densely populated city, often a major cultural, economic, or political center. (noun)
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| nurture |
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something. (verb)
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| onerous |
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty. (adjective)
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| misery |
A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain. (noun)
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| nebulous |
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits. (adjective)
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| righteous |
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral. (adjective)
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| smokescreen |
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others. (noun)
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| sobering |
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy. (adjective)
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| confiscate |
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment. (verb)
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| lenient |
Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected. (adjective)
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| impervious |
Not allowing something to pass through; impenetrable; not affected or influenced by something. (adjective)
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| licentious |
Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable. (adjective)
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| whirlwind |
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush. (adjective)
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| circumvent |
To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty. (verb)
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| trajectory |
The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air (noun)
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| reinvigorated |
To feel a new energy and strength (adjective)
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| shameless |
Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable (adjective)
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| laudable |
Something that deserves praise or admiration. (adjective)
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| persevere |
To continue in a course of action even in the face of great difficulty. (verb)
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| mortality |
The state of being human and not living for ever (noun)
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