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60 words & definitions

cackle
To laugh in a loud, high voice
besmirch
To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something
dunk
To dip or submerge something in liquid.
flail
To swing back and forth very quickly.
pester
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
sulk
To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
splotch
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid
swath
A broad strip or area of something
rant
verb
Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way
kinky
Exhibiting unusual behavior
craven
Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
hag
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
torment
verb
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering
scald
To injure with very hot liquid or steam
meander
(of a river or road) To follow a winding course.
gaze
verb
Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought
glimpse
verb
See or perceive briefly or partially
pandemonium
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
blizzard
a severe snow storm with strong winds
atrocious
Horrifyingly wicked
harass
To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation
snooze
verb
Have a short, light sleep
oblivious
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
supreme
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others
majestic
Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity
spurious
False and incorrect
sliver
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.
ignite
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
reeling
To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.
ambiguous
Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways
astute
Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well
coerce
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
tilt
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
thrifty
Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money
austere
Strictly simple and plain without decoration
chatter
noun
Incessant trivial talk
jest
noun
A thing said or done for amusement; a joke
disgrace
noun
The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad
conflict
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
cuddly
Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.
withstand
To remain firm in endurance or opposition.
hardship
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
impact
The force or action of one object hitting another.
impede
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
influx
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
lucrative
Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success.
pinnacle
The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement.
scrutinize
To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues.
staggering
Causing great surprise or disbelief due to something unexpected or extreme.
usurp
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.
vie
To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.
steep
Rising or falling at a sharp angle.
opportune
Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.
wreck
verb
To destroy of severely damage something.
bloodthirsty
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.
methodical
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.
infamous
Well known for some bad quality or deed
tease
To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them
multitude
A large number of people or things
traumatic
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain.