60 words & definitions
| bash |
To hit hard and forcefully (verb)
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| dillydally |
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision (verb)
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| mock |
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner (verb)
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| whisk |
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly (verb)
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| gulch |
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream (noun)
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| hooey |
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong (noun)
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| smut |
Obscene language or matter (noun)
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| spree |
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind (noun)
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| wimp |
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person (noun)
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| drizzle |
Rain lightly (verb)
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| jab |
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed (verb)
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| rant |
Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way (verb)
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| squint |
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light (verb)
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| amok |
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner (adjective)
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| clumsy |
Awkward in movement or in handling things (adjective)
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| motley |
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate (adjective)
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| slimy |
Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime (adjective)
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| snafu |
A confused or chaotic state; a mess (noun)
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| bloated |
(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas (adjective)
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| sourpuss |
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person (noun)
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| absurd |
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate (adjective)
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| unflappable |
Having or showing calmness in a crisis (adjective)
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| atrocity |
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury (noun)
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| wink |
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting (verb)
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| ingenuity |
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive (noun)
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| candid |
Truthful and straightforward; frank (adjective)
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| ambush |
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them: (verb)
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| preposterous |
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. (adjective)
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| optimum |
The best way to acheive the desired result (adjective)
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| pugnacious |
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people (adjective)
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| desolate |
A place that is empty and without people (adjective)
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| amiable |
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like (adjective)
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| bluff |
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something (noun)
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| swarm |
A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones (noun)
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| afflicted |
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical. (adjective)
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| antiquated |
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete. (adjective)
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| cognizant |
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action. (adjective)
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| compulsive |
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition. (adjective)
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| divisive |
Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony. (adjective)
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| fitness |
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition (noun)
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| jarring |
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect. (adjective)
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| jolly |
Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor. (adjective)
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| logjam |
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles. (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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| rampant |
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread. (adjective)
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| raw |
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form. (adjective)
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| retrospect |
The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations. (noun)
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| semblance |
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it. (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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| sprint |
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period. (noun)
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| subside |
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level. (verb)
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| unleash |
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction. (verb)
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| vandalism |
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property. (noun)
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| suave |
Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way. (adjective)
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| decay |
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged. (verb)
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| spotlight |
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it. (verb)
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| methodical |
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way. (adjective)
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| visionary |
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way. (noun)
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| respite |
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. (noun)
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| scorching |
Very hot. (adjective)
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