71 words & definitions
| prance |
For a horse to move with high springy steps. (verb)
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| preen |
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance (verb)
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| primp |
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes. (verb)
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| putter |
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing (verb)
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| fop |
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way; a dandy (noun)
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| prude |
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity (noun)
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| vibes |
A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others (noun)
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| swagger |
Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way (verb)
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| chintzy |
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material (adjective)
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| dainty |
Delicately small and pretty (adjective)
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| fussy |
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please (adjective)
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| prim |
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper (adjective)
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| prissy |
Fussily and excessively respectable (adjective)
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| smug |
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements (adjective)
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| stingy |
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous (adjective)
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| uppity |
Self-important; arrogant (adjective)
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| cagey |
Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion (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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| strut |
To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait (verb)
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| quaint |
Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way. (adjective)
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| brag |
To speak in a boastful manner (verb)
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| vain |
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth (adjective)
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| capricious |
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior (adjective)
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| blush |
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame (verb)
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| fickle |
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection. (adjective)
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| greedy |
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power (adjective)
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| hoard |
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away (verb)
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| boast |
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities (verb)
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| bashful |
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy (adjective)
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| pretentious |
Trying to appear more important or clever than you are (adjective)
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| stilted |
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
(adjective)
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| visceral |
Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically (adjective)
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| complacent |
Being too confident because danger is being ignored. (adjective)
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| primal |
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
(adjective)
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| austere |
Strictly simple and plain without decoration (adjective)
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| stubborn |
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude (adjective)
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| swagger |
A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner (noun)
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| blush |
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame (noun)
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| arrogant |
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive. (adjective)
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| compulsion |
A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement. (noun)
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| compulsive |
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition. (adjective)
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| diversion |
Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation. (noun)
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| ego |
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. (noun)
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| essence |
The core nature or most important quality of something. (noun)
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| unassuming |
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time. (adjective)
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| fixation |
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something. (noun)
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| hint |
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem. (noun)
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| hubris |
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall. (noun)
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| inhibitions |
A feeling of self-consciousness or restraint that prevents someone from acting freely; a psychological or social barrier that limits a person’s behavior or expressions. (noun)
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| innate |
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something. (adjective)
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| insular |
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources. (adjective)
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| ironic |
Happening in a way that is opposite to what is expected, often in an amusing or thought-provoking manner. (adjective)
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| morale |
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication. (noun)
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| picky |
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please. (adjective)
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| reclusive |
Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy. (adjective)
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| repent |
To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context. (verb)
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| repressed |
Describing memories or feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness due to trauma or stress. (adjective)
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| retrospect |
The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations. (noun)
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| shame |
The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace. (noun)
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| sobering |
Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy. (adjective)
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| stringent |
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy. (adjective)
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| taciturn |
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech. (adjective)
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| twiddle |
To turn or twist something with the fingers, usually in a casual or nervous way. (verb)
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| virtual |
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality. (adjective)
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| sentimental |
Having a strong emotional attachment to memories or things. (adjective)
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| reminisce |
To reflect on or remember past experiences, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness. (verb)
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| personna |
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self. (noun)
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| hypothetical |
An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet. (adjective)
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| unrepentant |
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong. (adjective)
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| hallucinate |
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist (verb)
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| vanity |
Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements (noun)
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