60 words & definitions
| clash |
To meet and come into violent conflict (verb)
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| dabble |
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way (verb)
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| dunk |
To dip or submerge something in liquid. (verb)
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| meddle |
To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern (verb)
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| shuffle |
To move similar things from one position or place to another. (verb)
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| taint |
To contaminate or pollute something. (verb)
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| tinkle |
To make a light, clear ringing sound (verb)
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| blur |
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist. (noun)
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| doodad |
A trivial ornament or gadget, especially one whose name the speaker does not know or cannot recall (noun)
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| jiffy |
A very short, unspecified length of time. (noun)
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| mugger |
A person who attacks and robs another in a public place (noun)
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| pooch |
Slang word used to describe a dog. (noun)
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| rubble |
Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings (noun)
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| slush |
Partially melted snow or ice (noun)
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| coy |
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring (adjective)
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| spunky |
Courageous and determined (adjective)
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| tempo |
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace (adjective)
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| squat |
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs (verb)
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| limbo |
An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition (noun)
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| trample |
To tread on and crush (verb)
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| gullible |
Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous (adjective)
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| taunt |
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks (verb)
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| ostentatious |
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice (adjective)
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| skid |
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly (verb)
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| moan |
Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure (verb)
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| splash |
Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops (verb)
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| weirdo |
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange (noun)
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| nonchalant |
(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm (adjective)
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| ecstasy |
Extremely happy (noun)
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| pulverize |
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces. (verb)
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| grimace |
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement (noun)
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| crackle |
A sound made up of a rapid succession of slight cracking sounds (noun)
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| growl |
A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog (noun)
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| doom |
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate (noun)
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| snooze |
A short, light sleep, especially during the day (noun)
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| skid |
An act of skidding or sliding (noun)
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| abyss |
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm. (noun)
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| aggravating |
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior. (adjective)
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| bigwig |
A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally. (noun)
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| credibility |
The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust. (noun)
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| disruptive |
Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly. (adjective)
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| clarity |
The ability to think about or understand something clearly (noun)
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| labyrinth |
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way. (noun)
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| outrage |
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive. (noun)
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| miser |
Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval. (noun)
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| platitude |
A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal. (noun)
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| regimented |
Referring to something that is arranged in a highly structured or ordered manner, often with little room for flexibility or deviation. (adjective)
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| shock |
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance. (noun)
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| squash |
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest. (verb)
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| surplus |
The quantity of goods or assets exceeding the demand or requirement. (noun)
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| sweeping |
Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough. (adjective)
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| techie |
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics. (noun)
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| temperamental |
Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament. (adjective)
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| prior |
Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions. (adjective)
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| personna |
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self. (noun)
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| casualty |
A person killed or injured in a war or accident. (noun)
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| thorny |
Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble. (adjective)
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| majesty |
Beauty, grandeur, dignity, and greatness that inspires awe and respect. (noun)
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| finale |
The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting. (noun)
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| salvation |
Being delivered from harm, ruin, or loss (noun)
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