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60 words & definitions

badger
To repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something. (verb)
bungle
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome (verb)
dangle
To hang or swing loosely (verb)
gnash
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger (verb)
prance
For a horse to move with high springy steps. (verb)
scoff
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way (verb)
concoction
A mixture of various ingredients or elements (noun)
gibberish
Unintelligible, confused, or meaningless speech or writing (noun)
muck
Dirt, grime or messy substance. (noun)
sap
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect (noun)
stupor
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility (noun)
zilch
Having nothing (noun)
bluff
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions (verb)
gash
Make a gash in; cut deeply (verb)
snub
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully (verb)
bawdy
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way. (adjective)
brusque
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner (adjective)
yucky
Messy or disgusting (adjective)
snag
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out (verb)
minuscule
Very small, tiny or microscopic. (adjective)
scorn
Feel or express contempt or derision for (verb)
cataclysm
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world (noun)
atrocious
Horrifyingly wicked (adjective)
drastic
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme (adjective)
serene
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil (adjective)
swivel
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel (verb)
astound
To cause others to be very surprised or shocked (verb)
momentous
Important because of the effect it has on the future (adjective)
taboo
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons (adjective)
exclaim
To cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion (verb)
scandal
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people (noun)
dab
A small amount of something (noun)
swindle
A fraudulent scheme or action (noun)
sketch
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture (noun)
ascetic
Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons. (adjective)
auspicious
Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions. (adjective)
anticlimax
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected. (noun)
burden
To place a load or responsibility on someone. (verb)
crack
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart. (noun)
cynical
Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt. (adjective)
elated
Filled with joy, pride, or high spirits, often due to a sense of achievement or good news. (adjective)
encounter
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups. (noun)
withstand
To remain firm in endurance or opposition. (verb)
folks
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background. (noun)
hug
An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting. (noun)
lag
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response. (noun)
lucrative
Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success. (adjective)
overreach
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result. (verb)
pardon
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings. (verb)
placate
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated. (verb)
shortchange
To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect. (verb)
traverse
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration. (verb)
hiccup
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound. (noun)
thunderbolt
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news. (noun)
inventive
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally. (adjective)
heirloom
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations. (noun)
invigorating
Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy (adjective)
multitude
A large number of people or things (noun)
injustice
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly. (noun)
inferior
Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality. (adjective)