60 words & definitions
| baffle |
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify. (verb)
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| cringe |
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment (verb)
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| debunk |
To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief) (verb)
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| gush |
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly (verb)
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| retch |
To make the sound and movement of vomiting (verb)
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| waddle |
To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion (verb)
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| clod |
A lump of earth or clay (noun)
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| pipsqueak |
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young (noun)
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| brash |
Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way (adjective)
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| cranky |
Easily irritated or annoyed (adjective)
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| hokey |
Mawkishly sentimental (adjective)
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| wiggle |
Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements (verb)
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| sinister |
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm (adjective)
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| craven |
Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly (adjective)
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| snob |
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class (noun)
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| stumble |
Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall (verb)
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| muzzle |
Put a muzzle on (an animal) (verb)
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| fervor |
Intense and passionate feeling (noun)
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| valor |
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle (noun)
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| fickle |
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. (adjective)
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| sparse |
Thinly dispersed or scattered (adjective)
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| finesse |
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner (verb)
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| dubious |
Hesitating or doubting (adjective)
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| shiver |
(of a person or animal) To shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited (verb)
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| getaway |
A good location for a short vacation (noun)
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| scrupulous |
Being very thorough and careful about details or honesty. (adjective)
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| reeling |
To feel very shocked, upset, or confused. (adjective)
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| muted |
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual. (adjective)
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| naive |
Too ready to believe someone or something, or to trust that someone's intentions are good, often because of a lack of experience: (adjective)
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| ambiguous |
Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways (adjective)
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| aggressive |
Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way. (adjective)
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| deteriorate |
To gradually get worse (verb)
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| obese |
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health (adjective)
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| thaw |
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility (noun)
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| splash |
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid (noun)
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| alibi |
A claim of innocens due to evidence that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place. (noun)
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| considerate |
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others. (adjective)
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| discord |
Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships. (noun)
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| dissuade |
To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action. (verb)
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| divulge |
To reveal something secret or private, to make known information that was previously hidden. (verb)
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| exuberance |
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy. (noun)
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| façade |
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others. (noun)
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| hardship |
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter. (noun)
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| generic |
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique. (adjective)
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| jumbo |
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard. (adjective)
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| peck |
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly. (verb)
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| reverie |
A mental state where a person is lost in thoughts, often pleasant or imaginative, disconnected from the immediate surroundings. (noun)
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| sullen |
Gloomy or depressing in mood or appearance. (adjective)
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| gap |
An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity. (noun)
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| insecure |
Lacking confidence or self-assurance; feeling unsure about oneself. (adjective)
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| marathon |
Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance. (noun)
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| stranglehold |
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone. (noun)
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| incendiary |
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger. (adjective)
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| landmark |
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events. (noun)
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| wanderlust |
A strong desire to travel and explore the world. (noun)
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| momentary |
Lasting for a very short time. (adjective)
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| skyrocket |
To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success. (verb)
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| impediment |
Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible (noun)
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| uplifted |
Feeling happy and full of hope. (adjective)
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| bubbly |
When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot. (adjective)
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