60 words & definitions
| blather |
To talk long-windedly without making very much sense (verb)
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| gawk |
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way (verb)
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| lambaste |
To criticize someone or something harshly (verb)
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| quiver |
To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion (verb)
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| scurry |
For a person or small animal to move hurriedly with short quick steps (verb)
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| tattle |
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing (verb)
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| teeter |
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall (verb)
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| flurry |
A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind (noun)
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| gig |
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians (noun)
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| putz |
A stupid or worthless person (noun)
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| shambles |
A state of total disorder (noun)
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| trickle |
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream (verb)
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| befuddled |
Being confused and unable to think clearly. (adjective)
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| fizzy |
(of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent (adjective)
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| sniveling |
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people (adjective)
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| splendid |
Magnificent; very impressive (adjective)
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| tousled |
Disordered or disheveled (adjective)
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| havoc |
Widespread destruction (noun)
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| bulwark |
A defensive wall (noun)
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| huckster |
A person who sells things of questionable value (noun)
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| whopping |
Very large (adjective)
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| hurtle |
To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous (verb)
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| entice |
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage (verb)
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| hush |
A silence (noun)
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| monumental |
Great in importance, extent, or size (adjective)
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| toxic |
Containing or being something poisonous especially when capable of causing serious injury. (adjective)
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| dour |
A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression
(adjective)
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| awash |
Having an amount of something that is larger than necessary or wanted (adjective)
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| oppress |
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically. (verb)
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| bypass |
To avoid something by going around it. (verb)
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| warrior |
A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win (noun)
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| annihilate |
To totally destroy (verb)
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| breakneck |
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure. (adjective)
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| deluge |
A severe flood or overwhelming rush of water. (noun)
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| festive |
Cheerful and joyful in spirit or appearance. (adjective)
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| forbid |
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally. (verb)
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| hiss |
A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping. (noun)
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| gossip |
Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others. (noun)
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| humbling |
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations. (adjective)
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| intimidate |
To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something. (verb)
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| logistics |
The detailed planning and coordination of complex operations, such as transportation, supply chains, or event management. (noun)
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| nap |
A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep. (noun)
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| makeshift |
Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality. (adjective)
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| puncture |
A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container. (noun)
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| romance |
A deep emotional connection often involving passion, desire, and devotion between two people. (noun)
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| soothe |
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically. (verb)
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| spiteful |
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy. (adjective)
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| submerge |
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid. (verb)
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| caustic |
Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances. (adjective)
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| goodies |
Products or items that are particularly appealing, delicious, and desirable. (noun)
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| blackmail |
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information. (verb)
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| conformist |
A person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs, rather than doing things that are different or original. (noun)
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| stupefy |
To shock or surprise you so much that you cannot think properly for a while.. (verb)
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| enormous |
Extremely large in size or amount (adjective)
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| irritate |
To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful. (verb)
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| formidable |
Inspiring fear or respect as a result being impressively powerful, intense, or capable. (adjective)
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| arbitrary |
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system (adjective)
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| gregarious |
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings. (adjective)
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| tangent |
A subject or activity that is a change in direction, and different than the one you had been doing. (noun)
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| infatuated |
Having an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone. (adjective)
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