60 words & definitions
| beguile |
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way. (verb)
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| injurious |
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm. (noun)
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| scads |
A large number or quantity (noun)
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| smattering |
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject (noun)
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| thug |
A violent person, especially a criminal (noun)
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| zest |
Great enthusiasm and energy (noun)
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| blitz |
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz (verb)
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| stunt |
Prevent from growing or developing properly (verb)
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| chintzy |
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material (adjective)
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| connive |
To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur (verb)
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| frenetic |
Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way (adjective)
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| crush |
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully (verb)
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| drench |
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it. (verb)
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| dynamism |
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality. (noun)
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| capricious |
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior (adjective)
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| radiance |
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone (adjective)
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| vast |
Of very great extent or quantity; immense (adjective)
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| collide |
What happens when a moving object hits something violently (verb)
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| debris |
Broken or torn pieces of something larger (noun)
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| gallant |
Brave, heroic. (adjective)
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| moisturized |
To make something, especially the skin, less dry. (adjective)
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| blossom |
To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident. (verb)
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| humiliated |
To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others. (adjective)
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| shackle |
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively (verb)
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| unsettling |
Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing. (adjective)
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| lethargic |
Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything (adjective)
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| chitchat |
Inconsequential conversation (noun)
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| puke |
Vomit (noun)
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| rant |
A spell of ranting; a tirade (noun)
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| trickle |
A small flow of liquid (noun)
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| yowl |
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress (noun)
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| lull |
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity (noun)
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| stink |
A strong unpleasant smell; a stench (noun)
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| finesse |
Intricate and refined delicacy (noun)
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| ambitious |
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals. (adjective)
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| bumpy |
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey. (adjective)
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| centrality |
The state of being central in location or focus. (adjective)
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| empower |
To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life. (verb)
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| enclave |
A distinct group or area enclosed within a larger one, often differing in culture or identity. (noun)
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| handsome |
Well-proportioned, aesthetically pleasing, or having a pleasing appearance. (adjective)
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| induce |
To persuade or influence someone to do something. (verb)
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| integrity |
The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles. (adjective)
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| marvelous |
Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good. (adjective)
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| opaque |
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent. (adjective)
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| outlandish |
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric. (adjective)
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| paramount |
More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme. (adjective)
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| pivot |
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs. (verb)
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| radical |
Extremely different from the norm, often in a way that challenges established systems, beliefs, or practices. (adjective)
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| recess |
A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended. (noun)
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| streamline |
To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps. (verb)
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| tailspin |
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure. (noun)
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| viable |
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement (adjective)
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| tumult |
A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance (noun)
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| intangible |
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure. (adjective)
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| boobytrap |
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it. (noun)
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| workout |
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training (noun)
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| shorthanded |
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done. (adjective)
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| degenerate |
To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally (verb)
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| excerpt |
A short part taken from a speech, book, film (noun)
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| fidgety |
Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition. (adjective)
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