60 words & definitions
| imbibe |
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol. (verb)
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| ogle |
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way (verb)
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| pummel |
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s). (verb)
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| rook |
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them (verb)
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| squabble |
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter (verb)
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| stymie |
To prevent or hinder the progress of something. (verb)
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| culprit |
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed (noun)
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| hick |
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial (noun)
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| hooligan |
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang (noun)
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| peeve |
A cause of annoyance (noun)
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| smithereens |
Small pieces (noun)
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| quip |
Make a witty remark (verb)
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| shriek |
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement (verb)
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| sprawl |
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way (verb)
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| cockeyed |
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish. (adjective)
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| crappy |
Of extremely poor quality (adjective)
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| slogan |
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising (noun)
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| smash |
Violently break (something) into pieces (verb)
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| loony |
Crazy or silly (adjective)
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| pandemonium |
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar (noun)
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| debacle |
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco (noun)
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| glorious |
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration. (adjective)
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| stray |
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place (verb)
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| thriller |
A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag (noun)
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| trepidation |
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen (noun)
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| timid |
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened (adjective)
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| spurious |
False and incorrect (adjective)
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| precarious |
Not safe and likely to fall or fail (adjective)
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| blemish |
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something. (noun)
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| intimidating |
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety (adjective)
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| negligent |
To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done (adjective)
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| succulent |
Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids (adjective)
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| impudent |
Rude and not showing respect (adjective)
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| trophy |
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition (noun)
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| boost |
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement (noun)
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| snag |
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback (noun)
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| aloft |
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended. (adjective)
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| avert |
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation. (verb)
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| bigot |
A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles. (noun)
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| cliché |
An overused phrase or expression that has lost its originality or impact. (noun)
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| dent |
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure. (verb)
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| empathy |
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. (noun)
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| enslave |
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom. (verb)
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| headstrong |
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise. (adjective)
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| horrified |
Filled with horror or shock. (adjective)
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| innate |
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something. (adjective)
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| lag |
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development. (verb)
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| longevity |
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional. (noun)
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| ransom |
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation. (verb)
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| singe |
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire. (verb)
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| stopgap |
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently. (noun)
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| tiny |
Very small in size or amount; miniature. (adjective)
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| undermine |
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support. (verb)
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| pervert |
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course. (noun)
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| impressionable |
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve. (adjective)
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| bland |
Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion. (adjective)
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| shortcoming |
A fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be. (noun)
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| infinitesimal |
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured. (adjective)
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| intrepid |
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations (adjective)
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| depraved |
Morally bad or evil (adjective)
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