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60 words & definitions

dillydally
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
frisk
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
lurch
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
nuzzle
To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
ransack
To go quickly through a place stealing things and causing damage.
sputter
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
bliss
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment
fad
An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze
moxie
Force of character, determination, or nerve
pooch
Slang word used to describe a dog.
thug
A violent person, especially a criminal
dab
verb
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
bumbling
Acting in a confused or ineffectual way; incompetent
gritty
A surface covered with dirt
grizzled
Having or streaked with gray hair
paltry
A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth
scruffy
Shabby and untidy or dirty
scoundrel
Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.
dread
verb
Anticipate with great apprehension or fear
dash
verb
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry
sketch
verb
Make a rough drawing of
agile
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.
guffaw
verb
To laugh very loudly and heartily
unconscionable
Not right or reasonable
pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
innuendo
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly
malevolent
Having a desire to do harm or evil to others.
treason
The act of betraying one's country
tragic
Something very sad often involving suffering.
battleground
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other.
slash
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
warrior
A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win
asinine
Very stupid or silly
ironclad
So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed
impudent
Rude and not showing respect
chitchat
noun
Inconsequential conversation
grimace
noun
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
lump
noun
A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight.
doom
noun
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate
snooze
noun
A short, light sleep, especially during the day
apathetic
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
controversial
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
dusk
A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.
elixir
Something considered to be a remedy for problems or difficulties
feedback
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
forbid
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
gratuitous
Given or done without charge or payment; free.
greet
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.
medley
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
singe
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.
smokescreen
A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.
trailblazer
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity.
viral
Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.
virtual
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely; something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true; something that exists in essence but not in actuality.
soar
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
catatonic
Appearing to be in a daze or stupor; unresponsive, not moving or reacting.
epicure
A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
anecdote
A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done
expansive
Open, ready to communicate, experience, and relate more
rumble
To make a low, continuous, heavy rolling sound.