60 words & definitions
| cackle |
To laugh in a loud, high voice (verb)
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| boggle |
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something (verb)
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| plummet |
To fall or drop straight down at high speed (verb)
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| chap |
A man or boy (noun)
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| clutter |
A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass (noun)
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| hotshot |
An important or exceptionally able person (noun)
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| quirk |
A peculiar behavioral habit (noun)
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| squalor |
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect (noun)
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| zeal |
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective (noun)
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| chipper |
Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health (adjective)
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| fussy |
(of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please (adjective)
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| glitzy |
Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour) (adjective)
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| gooey |
Soft and sticky (adjective)
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| scrawny |
(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony (adjective)
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| daunting |
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating (adjective)
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| squirt |
Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet (verb)
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| sniper |
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place (noun)
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| genial |
Friendly and cheerful (adjective)
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| despicable |
Deserving hatred and contempt (adjective)
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| pluck |
To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place (verb)
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| covert |
Hidden or secret (adjective)
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| loom |
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future
(verb)
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| impoverished |
Very poor. (adjective)
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| brutality |
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel (noun)
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| uptick |
a small increase in the level or value of something (noun)
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| bystander |
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident (noun)
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| stubborn |
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude (adjective)
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| undermine |
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization (verb)
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| grunt |
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person (noun)
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| aftermath |
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred. (noun)
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| agitated |
Emotionally upset or excited, especially due to worry or anger. (adjective)
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| bunch |
A large amount or number of something. (noun)
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| chunk |
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut. (noun)
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| critical |
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something. (adjective)
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| defuse |
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation. (verb)
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| destiny |
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future. (noun)
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| digress |
To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion (verb)
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| dip |
A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position (noun)
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| easygoing |
Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior. (adjective)
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| entrust |
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable. (verb)
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| fantastic |
Extremely good or excellent; wonderful. (adjective)
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| hug |
To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner. (verb)
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| ingenious |
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness. (adjective)
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| insular |
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources. (adjective)
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| knucklehead |
A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes. (noun)
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| legitimacy |
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules. (noun)
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| lust |
A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature. (noun)
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| mindset |
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions. (noun)
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| prime |
The best or most important period of something, often related to age, condition, or quality. (adjective)
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| reconcile |
To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict. (verb)
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| remarkable |
Referring to something that stands out due to its quality, achievement, or uniqueness. (adjective)
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| counterfeit |
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud. (adjective)
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| scary |
Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature. (adjective)
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| inflammatory |
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility. (adjective)
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| overwhelming |
So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage. (adjective)
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| headlong |
Done in a rush without thinking carefully. (adjective)
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| ruinous |
Causing great harm, damage, and destruction. (adjective)
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| aesthetic |
Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch. (adjective)
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| theoretical |
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true. (adjective)
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| reluctant |
Not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it (adjective)
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