60 words across 1 groups
| besmirch |
To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something (verb)
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| croon |
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner (verb)
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| dote |
To be extremely and uncritically fond of something. (verb)
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| glower |
To have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl (verb)
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| hanker |
To feel a strong desire to do or have something (verb)
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| slosh |
To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way. (verb)
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| topple |
To fall as a result of being unsteady or pushed. (verb)
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| buffoon |
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown (noun)
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| glint |
A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface (noun)
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| pliable |
When a person is easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others (adjective)
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| swagger |
Walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way (verb)
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| cushy |
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure (adjective)
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| pooped |
Extremely tired (adjective)
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| mellifluous |
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear (adjective)
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| docile |
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive (adjective)
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| limp |
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot (verb)
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| dearth |
A scarcity or lack of something (noun)
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| riff-raff |
Disreputable or undesirable people (noun)
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| zealot |
A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits. (noun)
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| jest |
Speak or act in a joking manner (verb)
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| crook |
A person who is dishonest or a criminal (noun)
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| demolish |
To pull or knock down something, such as a building. (verb)
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| torrent |
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid (noun)
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| banter |
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks (noun)
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| corrupt |
Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain (adjective)
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| creepy |
So strange that it makes you frightened (adjective)
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| maestro |
A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music (noun)
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| inconsolable |
So sad that a person cannot be comforted (adjective)
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| diffuse |
Scattered and widely spread out (adjective)
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| stuck |
Unable to move. (adjective)
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| rebound |
To recover from a bad situation. (verb)
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| spotty |
Having a poor and inconsistent performance record. (adjective)
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| cutthroat |
Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways (adjective)
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| stash |
A secret store of something (noun)
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| whoosh |
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound (noun)
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| slap |
A quick hit with the flat part of the hand (noun)
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| achy |
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness. (adjective)
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| banquet |
A large formal meal for many people, usually to celebrate a special event. (noun)
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| blabbermouth |
An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking. (noun)
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| controversy |
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important. (noun)
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| crash |
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully. (noun)
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| exhaustive |
Thorough and complete; covering all possibilities or details, leaving nothing out; including everything relevant. (adjective)
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| fawning |
Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power. (adjective)
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| gourmet |
Characterized by a sophisticated or refined approach, especially in terms of food or taste. (noun)
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| keen |
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something. (adjective)
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| leisure |
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment. (noun)
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| malfunction |
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended. (noun)
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| panic |
To feel or experience sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational actions. (verb)
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| plight |
A difficult or unfortunate situation, often one that involves hardship or adversity. (noun)
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| scandalous |
Describing something that is morally or legally wrong and causes a great deal of gossip or anger in society. (adjective)
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| revert |
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change. (verb)
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| resonate |
To feel aligned with something, such as an idea, belief, feelings, or value, creating a sense of mutual understanding or agreement. (verb)
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| rundown |
Being in very bad condition, after not being taken care of. (adjective)
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| tenterhooks |
Waiting nervously for something to happen. (noun)
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| disoriented |
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do. (adjective)
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| laughingstock |
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on. (noun)
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| warp |
To become bent and twisted out of shape. (verb)
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| graceful |
Moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way; elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech. (adjective)
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| sympathetic |
Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation (adjective)
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| fake |
Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone. (adjective)
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