60 words & definitions
| fidget |
To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience (verb)
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| squawk |
(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise (verb)
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| ditty |
A short simple song (noun)
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| gaffe |
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder (noun)
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| lackey |
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant (noun)
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| stench |
A very bad smell (noun)
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| stash |
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place (verb)
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| bedraggled |
Giving an appearance of being messy, untidy, and neglected. (adjective)
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| drowsy |
Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep (adjective)
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| gritty |
A surface covered with dirt (adjective)
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| hapless |
(especially of a person) unfortunate (adjective)
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| sloppy |
Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual (adjective)
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| tangy |
Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp (adjective)
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| tipsy |
Slightly drunk (adjective)
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| blunt |
Saying exactly what you think without caring about the effect it has on people's feelings. (adjective)
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| tidbit |
A small piece of tasty food (noun)
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| jargon |
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand (noun)
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| frail |
(of a person) weak and delicate (adjective)
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| bleak |
(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements (adjective)
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| scrub |
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water. (verb)
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| meek |
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive (adjective)
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| florid |
Having a red or flushed complexion (adjective)
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| superb |
Excellent (adjective)
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| meticulous |
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise (adjective)
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| grin |
Smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open (verb)
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| hideous |
Ugly or disgusting to look at (adjective)
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| peril |
Serious and immediate danger (noun)
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| rebel |
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler (noun)
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| massacre |
Killing a lot of people (verb)
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| erupt |
To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer (verb)
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| enchanted |
A place that fills with delight. (adjective)
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| evasive |
To avoid giving clear direct answers to questions. (adjective)
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| sordid |
Dirty and unpleasant. (adjective)
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| malevolent |
Having a desire to do harm or evil to others. (adjective)
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| prudent |
Careful and using good judgement. (adjective)
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| cruel |
Causing physical or mental pain (adjective)
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| nag |
A person who nags someone (noun)
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| glaze |
A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food (noun)
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| howl |
A cry of pain, anger, amusement, etc. (noun)
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| gripe |
A complaint about something (noun)
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| arsenal |
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose. (noun)
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| casual |
Relaxed and informal in manner or appearance. (adjective)
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| congested |
Too full, blocked, or crowded. (adjective)
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| desperate |
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with. (adjective)
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| divert |
To change the direction or course of something. (verb)
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| idolize |
To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship. (verb)
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| indispensable |
Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance. (adjective)
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| offspring |
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation. (noun)
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| realm |
A particular region or scope of something, such as the total subject area of science, magic, or politics. (noun)
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| strewn |
Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area. (adjective)
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| uneasy |
Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness. (adjective)
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| wrinkle |
A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty. (noun)
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| whisper |
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords. (noun)
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| imbecile |
A person who behaves foolishly or lacks good judgment. (noun)
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| fragrance |
A sweet or pleasant odor or a scent. (noun)
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| sweetie |
A very lovable person, a darling, used as a term of endearment. (noun)
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| discombobulated |
To be confused, disoriented, and uncomfortable. (adjective)
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| renounce |
To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession (verb)
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| selfless |
Concerned more with the needs, happiness, and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish. (adjective)
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| aristocratic |
Belonging to a class of people who are at the highest level of society. (adjective)
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