baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
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314 of 708
Other /
Inward
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prance -
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
verb
315 of 708
Bad /
Dishonest
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mooch -
To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it
Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.
verb
316 of 708
Bad /
Angry
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despise -
To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.
She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.
verb
317 of 708
Bad /
Disgusting
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reek -
To give off a very strong and unpleasant odor; to stink.
The pile of trash reeked so badly that Sheila could smell it from a block away.
verb
318 of 708
Bad /
Attack
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overwhelm -
To overcome resistance with tremendous force
The German army overwhelmed the French's Maginot line by going through its weak point in the Ardennes forest.
verb
319 of 708
Bad /
Dangerous
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perish -
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed.
Many brave soldiers perished in the battle.
verb
320 of 708
Other /
Inward
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preen -
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
Before every job interview, Fritz would preen himself in the mirror to make sure he looked presentable.
verb
321 of 708
Bad /
Aggressive
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pester -
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.
verb
322 of 708
Bad /
Unfriendly
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pry -
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
verb
323 of 708
Other /
Up-Down
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dangle -
To hang or swing loosely
The shoes tied together dangled from the power line.
verb
324 of 708
Bad /
Weak
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wilt -
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
