60 words & definitions
| chafe |
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits (verb)
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| evince |
To cause a feeling to reveal itself. (verb)
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| sag |
To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength (verb)
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| snuggle |
To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position (verb)
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| foible |
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character. (noun)
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| thump |
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement (noun)
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| dingy |
Gloomy and drab (adjective)
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| dreary |
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing (adjective)
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| fusty |
Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy (adjective)
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| goofy |
Foolish; harmlessly eccentric (adjective)
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| grumpy |
Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old (adjective)
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| prim |
Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper (adjective)
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| shrewd |
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute (adjective)
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| bonanza |
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits (noun)
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| slack |
Loosen (something, especially a rope) (verb)
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| brittle |
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily (adjective)
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| poise |
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person (adjective)
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| turbulent |
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm (adjective)
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| robust |
Strong and healthy; vigorous (adjective)
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| plead |
To make an emotional appeal (verb)
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| supreme |
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others (adjective)
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| invincible |
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome (adjective)
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| outburst |
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger (noun)
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| nuance |
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound (noun)
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| incredulous |
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something (adjective)
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| snap |
To break suddenly. (verb)
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| harried |
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others (adjective)
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| insurrection |
A violent revolt against a government (noun)
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| intuition |
An ability to understand something with your feelings (noun)
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| disgrace |
The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad (noun)
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| allege |
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context. (verb)
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| bargain |
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected. (noun)
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| astounding |
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement. (adjective)
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| blend |
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously. (noun)
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| brute |
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence. (noun)
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| burden |
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty. (noun)
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| dignified |
Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect. (adjective)
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| hint |
A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem. (noun)
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| honk |
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal. (verb)
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| multitasking |
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time. (noun)
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| nuisance |
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience. (noun)
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| overlap |
The way two things can share space, features, or time. (verb)
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| panic |
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos. (noun)
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| penniless |
Having no money at all; completely broke. (adjective)
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| refine |
To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements. (verb)
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| par |
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability. (noun)
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| sophisticated |
Complex or intricate, often in a clever or subtle way. (adjective)
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| splinter |
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion. (verb)
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| staggering |
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme. (adjective)
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| stringent |
Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy. (adjective)
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| whisper |
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor. (verb)
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| tolerate |
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it. (verb)
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| extravagant |
Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources. (adjective)
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| defensive |
To put oneself in a position that is intended to protect oneself. (adjective)
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| conceal |
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed. (verb)
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| embezzle |
To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for (verb)
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| contemplate |
To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way. (verb)
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| puzzling |
Difficult to explain or understand (adjective)
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| meteoric |
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention (adjective)
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| precision |
Being exact and accurate. (noun)
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