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60 words & definitions

bellow
For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger.
conk
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.
crinkle
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
flinch
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain
jut
To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something
ramble
To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.
rebuff
To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner
shirk
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.
brouhaha
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
puffery
Exaggerated or false praise
ditzy
Silly or scatterbrained
forlorn
Feeling alone, sad, and unhappy
scraggly
(of a person or animal) thin and bony
stingy
Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous
jargon
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
outrageous
Shockingly bad or excessive
tantrum
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child
sparkle
To shine brightly with flashes of light
kinship
A sharing of characteristics or origins
zealot
A fanatical person who is unyielding in their spiritual or political pursuits.
dope
A stupid person
nefarious
An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.
toggle
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
beggar
A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
banter
The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
expanse
An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface
ignoramus
An ignorant or stupid person
swivel
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
farfetched
Very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe
niche
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
pierce
To go through something completely, from one end to another
remnant
A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.
stately
An attitude that commands respect
prevail
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious
weird
Very strange or unexpected
plunder
noun
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
screech
noun
A loud, harsh, piercing cry
smack
noun
A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand
adept
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
discern
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought
embark
To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.
idolize
To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship.
irreconcilable
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
overlap
The way two things can share space, features, or time.
perturbed
Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.
ponderous
Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious.
pushover
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
reclusive
Preferring to live in isolation and avoiding contact with others, often due to personal preference or a desire for privacy.
revive
To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.
spurt
verb
To flow out suddenly and forcefully, often in a stream.
temperamental
Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament.
unnerving
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
zoom
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
tidy
To clean up or arrange things neatly.
addict
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol.
sip
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.
heirloom
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
arbitrary
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
fancy
Not plain or ordinary; ornamental and decorative
overlook
To fail to see or notice something.