blurb -
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement
Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.
verb
14 of 1576
Bad /
War
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quell -
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.
noun
See verb
15 of 1576
Bad /
War
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loot -
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.
verb
16 of 1576
Bad /
Attack
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scorch -
To burn the surface of something with flame or heat
Nancy couldn't walk barefoot outside because the summer heat had scorched the pavement.
noun
17 of 1576
Bad /
Steal
Url
audio
hideout -
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
The thieves retreated to their hideout after the robbery.
verb
See noun
18 of 1576
Bad /
Hurt
Url
audio
retreat -
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.
verb
19 of 1576
Bad /
Attack
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clash -
To meet and come into violent conflict
The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.
noun
20 of 1576
Bad /
Stupid
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gibberish -
Unintelligible, confused, or meaningless speech or writing
After the politician spoke for 10 minutes, Barry realized that nothing that he said made sense, and all the fast talking fancy phrases were nothing but gibberish.
verb
21 of 1576
Bad /
Dishonest
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delude -
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true
The cult's leader deluded his followers into believing he knew the path to Heaven, but it was really the path to Hell.
adjective
22 of 1576
Bad /
Unfriendly
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pesky -
Causing trouble; annoying
Amanda couldn't concentrate on anything while that pesky fly was flying around and bothering her.
noun
23 of 1576
Bad /
Dangerous
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pandemonium -
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
The release of the newest limited-edition sneakers led to pandemonium amongst the large crowd of shoppers.
noun
See verb
24 of 1576
Bad /
Unhappy
Url
audio
yowl -
A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress
Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.
