60 words & definitions
| lurk |
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something (verb)
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| nix |
Put an end to; cancel (verb)
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| plight |
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation (noun)
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| swindle |
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions (verb)
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| swoon |
Faint from extreme emotion (verb)
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| tycoon |
A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry (noun)
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| frumpy |
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned (adjective)
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| nippy |
(of the weather) rather cold; chilly (adjective)
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| puny |
Small and weak (adjective)
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| rowdy |
Noisy and disorderly (adjective)
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| shoddy |
Badly made or done (adjective)
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| swap |
To give something and be given something else instead (verb)
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| crag |
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face (noun)
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| elegant |
Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner (adjective)
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| glitter |
Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light (verb)
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| trivial |
Of little value or importance (adjective)
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| martyr |
To kill someone because of their beliefs (verb)
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| guffaw |
To laugh very loudly and heartily (verb)
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| colossal |
Extremely large (adjective)
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| travesty |
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something (noun)
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| cogent |
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing (adjective)
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| slime |
A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch (noun)
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| foolproof |
A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed. (adjective)
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| battleground |
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other. (noun)
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| coerce |
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats. (verb)
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| abundant |
Plentiful, available in large quantities (adjective)
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| trance |
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm (noun)
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| binge |
A short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating (noun)
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| swirl |
A quantity of something moving in a swirl (noun)
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| ambiance |
The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings. (adjective)
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| cheapskate |
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy. (noun)
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| duplicitous |
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech. (adjective)
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| effervescent |
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic. (adjective)
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| enforce |
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed. (verb)
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| flaccid |
Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience. (adjective)
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| flareup |
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion. (noun)
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| grab |
To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion. (verb)
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| idyllic |
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation. (adjective)
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| immerse |
To submerge something completely in a liquid. (verb)
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| ineffable |
Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described in words. (adjective)
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| loner |
A person who does not conform to social norms or seek companionship. (noun)
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| plumb |
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly. (verb)
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| reliable |
Referring to a person, object, or system that you can count on to function properly or deliver results without failure. (adjective)
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| scatter |
To disperse or spread things in different directions, often in an uncontrolled or random way. (verb)
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| speck |
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye. (noun)
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| traction |
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress. (noun)
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| vigilant |
Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety (adjective)
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| unadorned |
Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style (adjective)
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| premeditated |
Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention. (adjective)
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| heretic |
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion. (noun)
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| violate |
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect. (verb)
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| camouflage |
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment. (noun)
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| throngs |
A large, densely packed crowd. (adjective)
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| infatuation |
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something. (noun)
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| hiss |
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe. (verb)
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| overdo |
To do something in a way that is too extreme (verb)
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| alien |
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'. (noun)
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| collaborate |
To work together with someone else for a special purpose, such as to create something. (verb)
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| confess |
To admit that you have done something wrong. (verb)
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| affliction |
Something that causes pain or suffering. (noun)
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