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60 words & definitions

blurt
To say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration
bungle
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome
putter
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
slobber
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
splurge
To spend money freely or extravagantly
clog
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
injurious
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
flak
Strong criticism
shanty
A small, crudely built shack
squalor
A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
cockeyed
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.
crappy
Of extremely poor quality
obstacle
Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
jittery
Nervous or unable to relax
nifty
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
scuzzy
Dirty and unpleasant
smug
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
stuffy
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation
swap
verb
To give something and be given something else instead
frail
(of a person) weak and delicate
bleak
(of the weather) cold and miserable
scrub
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
bravado
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
mellow
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness
swat
To hit or attempt to hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow from a flat object
remorse
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
dubious
Hesitating or doubting
weirdo
A person whose dress or behavior seems strange
nuance
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
infest
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
lofty
Very high
rehabilitate
To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition
adversary
An enemy or opponent
twang
noun
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
tingle
noun
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
antiquated
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.
cluster
noun
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
derail
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
diabolical
Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.
dim
A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.
enhance
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
gnaw
To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense.
hasty
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
humble
Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance; not arrogant or boastful.
malignant
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
rebuttal
A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.
refine
To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements.
repel
To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.
replenish
To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.
reprehensible
Describing behavior, actions, or conduct that is morally wrong and worthy of disapproval or condemnation.
gust
A strong, brief burst of wind.
hillbilly
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.
tumult
A state of confusion, disorder, or disturbance
doomsday
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
coup
A sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power; or a clever and successful achievement.
tolerate
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it.
puzzling
Difficult to explain or understand
amorous
Having strong feelings of love, especially romantic love
gregarious
Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.
bloom
To use and show one's full and complete potential.