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60 words & definitions

cackle
To laugh in a loud, high voice (verb)
boggle
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something (verb)
plummet
To fall or drop straight down at high speed (verb)
chap
A man or boy (noun)
clutter
A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass (noun)
hotshot
An important or exceptionally able person (noun)
quirk
A peculiar behavioral habit (noun)
squalor
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect (noun)
zeal
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective (noun)
chipper
Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health (adjective)
fussy
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please (adjective)
glitzy
Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour) (adjective)
gooey
Soft and sticky (adjective)
scrawny
(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony (adjective)
daunting
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating (adjective)
squirt
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet (verb)
sniper
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place (noun)
genial
Friendly and cheerful (adjective)
despicable
Deserving hatred and contempt (adjective)
pluck
To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place (verb)
covert
Hidden or secret (adjective)
loom
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future (verb)
impoverished
Very poor. (adjective)
brutality
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel (noun)
uptick
a small increase in the level or value of something (noun)
bystander
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident (noun)
stubborn
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude (adjective)
undermine
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization (verb)
grunt
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person (noun)
aftermath
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred. (noun)
agitated
Emotionally upset or excited, especially due to worry or anger. (adjective)
bunch
A large amount or number of something. (noun)
chunk
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut. (noun)
critical
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something. (adjective)
defuse
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation. (verb)
destiny
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future. (noun)
digress
To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion (verb)
dip
A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position (noun)
easygoing
Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior. (adjective)
entrust
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable. (verb)
fantastic
Extremely good or excellent; wonderful. (adjective)
hug
To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner. (verb)
ingenious
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness. (adjective)
insular
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources. (adjective)
knucklehead
A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes. (noun)
legitimacy
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules. (noun)
lust
A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature. (noun)
mindset
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions. (noun)
prime
The best or most important period of something, often related to age, condition, or quality. (adjective)
reconcile
To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict. (verb)
remarkable
Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness. (adjective)
counterfeit
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud. (adjective)
scary
Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature. (adjective)
inflammatory
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility. (adjective)
overwhelming
So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage. (adjective)
headlong
Done in a rush without thinking carefully. (adjective)
ruinous
Causing great harm, damage, and destruction. (adjective)
aesthetic
Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch. (adjective)
theoretical
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true. (adjective)
reluctant
Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it (adjective)