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60 words & definitions

chafe
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
funk
A state of depression
gusto
Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest
hubbub
General excitement and activity
prank
A practical joke or mischievous act
shindig
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something
tatters
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
bluff
verb
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
tempo
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace
vulgar
Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined
snippet
A small piece or brief extract
glaze
verb
Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish
weep
To shed tears
trek
verb
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot
myriad
A countless or extremely great number
icky
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful
ludicrous
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be almost amusing; ridiculous
downtrodden
Oppressed or treated badly by people in power
turbulent
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
gangster
A member of a group of violent criminals
sparse
Thinly dispersed or scattered
betray
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
monumental
Great in importance, extent, or size
fret
To be constantly worried or anxious.
irate
Angry and displeased
trinket
A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:
profound
Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning
dumbfounded
So shocked that you cannot speak
despair
Having no hope that things will get better.
chaos
A state of utter disorder and confusion
raging
Happening with a lot of force
intuition
An ability to understand something with your feelings
frown
noun
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness
boost
noun
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
lure
noun
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
arduous
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
avert
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
casual
Relaxed and informal in manner or appearance.
cramped
Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space.
crude
Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.
feasible
Reasonable or likely to work effectively.
leverage
The ability to influence people, situations, or decisions to gain an advantage
macabre
Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.
overhaul
To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.
penniless
Having no money at all; completely broke.
reprieve
verb
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.
stride
noun
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.
surefire
Guaranteed to produce a desired result.
sweeping
Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough.
upscale
Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.
widespread
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
mission
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance.
spoilsport
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
ingrate
A person who shows no gratitude, who does not show proper appreciation or thanks for something.
disintegrate
To weaken, decompose, and break apart as the result of time, impact or decay.
camouflage
Concealment by means of disguise or blending into encironment.
infinitesimal
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
fragment
A small piece that's come off a larger whole
laudable
Something that deserves praise or admiration.
fidgety
Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition.