60 words across 1 groups
| chug |
(of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds (verb)
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| crave |
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately (verb)
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| dicker |
To engage in petty argument or bargaining (verb)
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| mosey |
To walk or move in a leisurely manner (verb)
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| primp |
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes. (verb)
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| scuttle |
To be forced to cancel one's plans (verb)
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| sputter |
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning. (verb)
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| swig |
A quick swallow of a drink (noun)
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| nag |
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging (verb)
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| dimple |
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles (noun)
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| rigmarole |
A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole) (noun)
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| spasm |
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful (noun)
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| crumble |
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration (verb)
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| fractious |
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly (adjective)
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| stifle |
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion (verb)
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| feud |
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict (verb)
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| crackpot |
A slightly strange or foolish person (noun)
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| stagger |
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall (verb)
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| wilt |
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower. (verb)
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| staid |
Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous (adjective)
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| valiant |
Possessing or showing courage or determination (adjective)
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| rascal |
A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way) (noun)
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| rubbish |
Waste material; refuse or litter (noun)
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| virile |
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive (adjective)
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| profound |
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning (adjective)
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| intrigue |
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities (verb)
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| tiresome |
Making you feel annoyed or bored (adjective)
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| oblivion |
The state of being forgotten or destroyed (noun)
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| glide |
To move easily and smoothly (verb)
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| vestige |
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing (noun)
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| plunder |
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property (noun)
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| slouch |
A lazy, drooping posture or movement (noun)
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| twang |
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring (noun)
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| squirt |
A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something (noun)
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| crush |
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space (noun)
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| desperation |
A strong feeling of fear and loss of hope. (adjective)
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| adrift |
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless. (adjective)
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| allegiance |
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause. (noun)
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| discern |
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought (verb)
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| encounter |
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance. (verb)
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| escalate |
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity. (verb)
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| extinguish |
To put out a flame, fire, or light. (verb)
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| kindhearted |
Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help. (adjective)
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| mandatory |
Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority. (adjective)
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| mediocrity |
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement. (noun)
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| plague |
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges. (verb)
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| secondhand |
Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before. (adjective)
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| tardy |
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late. (adjective)
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| tenuous |
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification. (adjective)
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| ultimatum |
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met. (noun)
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| utmost |
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent (adjective)
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| viral |
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media. (adjective)
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| wavelength |
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike. (noun)
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| winnow |
To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts. (verb)
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| hinder |
To create difficulties for someone or something that results in a delay. (verb)
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| illustrious |
Well known, respected, and admired for achievements. (adjective)
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| nepotism |
When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor. (noun)
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| pricey |
Expensive or unreasonably expensive (adjective)
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| booming |
Very loud or very successful. (adjective)
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| resentful |
Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair. (adjective)
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