60 words across 1 groups
| creak |
To show weakness or frailty under strain. (verb)
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| leer |
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way (verb)
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| lurch |
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger (verb)
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| pry |
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs (verb)
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| imp |
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker (noun)
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| oomph |
Feelings of energy and enthusiasm (noun)
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| twitch |
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement (noun)
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| gory |
Involving or showing violence and bloodshed (adjective)
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| haggard |
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering (adjective)
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| jilted |
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover) (adjective)
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| paltry |
A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth (adjective)
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| pesky |
Causing trouble; annoying (adjective)
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| raffish |
Unconventional and slightly disreputable, especially in an attractive manner (adjective)
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| splendor |
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur (noun)
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| cling |
(of a person or animal) To hold on tightly to (verb)
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| hoax |
A humorous or malicious deception (noun)
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| glamour |
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special (noun)
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| bombard |
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles (verb)
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| chow |
Food (noun)
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| bashful |
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy (adjective)
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| naughty |
(especially of children) disobedient; badly behaved (adjective)
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| numb |
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally. (adjective)
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| jerk |
A contemptibly obnoxious person (noun)
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| drawback |
A disadvantage or problem that makes something less attractive. (noun)
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| queasy |
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious. (adjective)
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| outsmart |
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are (verb)
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| sob |
An act or sound of sobbing (noun)
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| whirl |
A rapid movement around and around (noun)
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| flourish |
A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others (noun)
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| glitter |
Tiny pieces of sparkling material used for decoration (noun)
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| huddle |
A group where people have come close to together (noun)
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| bond |
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion. (noun)
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| broach |
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue. (verb)
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| bruise |
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability. (verb)
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| chimera |
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy. (noun)
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| bum |
A lazy or worthless person; a freeloader. (noun)
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| crack |
To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound. (verb)
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| darling |
A term of endearment used to express affection. (noun)
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| denigrate |
To damage the good name or character of a person. (verb)
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| diversion |
Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation. (noun)
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| expulsion |
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country. (noun)
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| hasty |
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought. (adjective)
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| impetuous |
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive. (adjective)
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| mist |
A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly. (noun)
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| moribund |
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining. (adjective)
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| no-no |
Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged. (noun)
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| nosedive |
A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability. (noun)
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| poke |
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner. (verb)
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| unrelenting |
Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity (adjective)
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| wonder |
To feel curiosity or doubt about something; to question or inquire about something, often with a sense of awe or amazement. (verb)
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| festivities |
The parties, meals, and other social activities where people celebrate a special occasion (noun)
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| savor |
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time. (verb)
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| acute |
Very sharp and intense. (adjective)
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| vengeance |
Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge. (noun)
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| pungent |
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell. (adjective)
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| tasty |
Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing. (adjective)
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| heretical |
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion. (adjective)
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| conflagration |
a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event. (noun)
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| dynamic |
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change (adjective)
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| fuming |
Feeling, showing, or expressing great anger. (verb)
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