60 words & definitions
| assuage |
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense (verb)
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| frisk |
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc. (verb)
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| hustle |
To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction (verb)
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| plop |
To drop gently and without making a loud noise. (verb)
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| bevy |
A large group of people of a particular kind, usually women (noun)
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| flunky |
A person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously (noun)
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| tinge |
A trace of some color (noun)
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| frown |
To lower the edges of one's mouth as an expression of displeasure or unhappiness (verb)
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| quirky |
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits (adjective)
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| collusion |
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others (noun)
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| boondoggle |
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value (noun)
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| preppy |
Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress (adjective)
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| icky |
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful (adjective)
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| gasp |
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment (verb)
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| smog |
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants (noun)
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| cascade |
(of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities (verb)
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| excruciating |
Intensely painful (adjective)
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| gracious |
Courteous, kind, and pleasant (adjective)
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| vitality |
The state of being strong and active; energy (noun)
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| rambunctious |
Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous (adjective)
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| hoard |
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away (verb)
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| trinket |
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality: (noun)
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| flagrant |
The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way (adjective)
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| unscrupulous |
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want (adjective)
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| huddle |
To come close together in a group (verb)
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| wee |
Very small (adjective)
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| phenomenal |
Very remarkable; extraordinary (adjective)
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| rouse |
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited (verb)
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| polarize |
To divide into two completely opposing groups (verb)
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| windfall |
A large amount of money received unexpectedly. (noun)
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| ample |
Plentiful, more than enough (adjective)
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| adversary |
An enemy or opponent (noun)
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| burp |
The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth (noun)
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| chuckle |
A quiet or suppressed laugh (noun)
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| rampage |
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people (noun)
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| cascade |
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope (noun)
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| conundrum |
A confusing and difficult problem, situation, or question, where there is no clear or easy solution. (noun)
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| crabby |
Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered. (adjective)
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| envy |
The desire to have something that someone else has. (noun)
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| glow |
A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion. (noun)
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| gnaw |
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense. (verb)
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| homesick |
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them. (adjective)
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| lint |
Small fibers or fluff that accumulate on fabric, especially clothing or in dryers. (noun)
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| mouthwatering |
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite. (adjective)
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| ornament |
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing. (noun)
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| negligible |
So small or unimportant that it can be ignored or doesn't have a noticeable effect; insignificant in amount, size, or impact — too minor to be worth considering. (adjective)
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| pedigree |
A record of ancestry or lineage, showing its background or origin. (noun)
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| scrutinize |
To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues. (verb)
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| substantial |
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; or strongly built or solid in structure. (adjective)
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| tomboy |
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports. (noun)
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| mission |
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance. (noun)
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| concise |
Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail. (adjective)
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| palatable |
Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat. (adjective)
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| reckoning |
A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong. (noun)
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| optimize |
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource. (verb)
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| crash |
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise. (verb)
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| spontaneous |
Happening suddenly without an apparent external cause. (adjective)
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| snare |
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise (verb)
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| proclaim |
To announce something publicly and proudly. (verb)
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| upright |
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct. (adjective)
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