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60 words & definitions

guzzle
To drink something quickly.
loathe
To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something
blip
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend
dingy
Gloomy and drab
dreary
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
humongous
Huge; enormous
pudgy
Slightly fat
tousled
Disordered or disheveled
slipshod
(typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization
cajole
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
grueling
Extremely tiring and demanding
whopping
Very large
zombie
A mythical dead person who is able to move because of certain spiritual powers
durable
Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker.
lackluster
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
skim
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid
thrill
verb
Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
mockery
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
smog
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
growl
verb
(of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat
smear
verb
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
peek
verb
Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner
veer
To change direction suddenly
swirl
verb
Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
sopping
Extremely wet
jovial
Friendly, happy, and in a good mood
momentous
Important because of the effect it has on the future
stranded
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money
novice
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject
oppress
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.
scandal
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
aggressive
Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way.
trance
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm
celebrity
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport
feud
noun
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
gripe
noun
A complaint about something
bigwig
A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.
errand
A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.
grind
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.
hangover
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
impenetrable
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.
impunity
Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions.
kowtow
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
leisure
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
mobster
A member of an organized crime group, a gangster involved in illegal activities, such as drug trafficking, extortion, or racketeering.
outrage
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.
miserable
Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow.
refined
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.
sever
Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.
vandalism
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
tinderbox
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.
borderline
Unclear and uncertain whether something is in one category or another.
reckoning
A time when someone's actions will be judged to be right or wrong.
lunacy
Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results
dumfounded
Taken by surprise and suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.
conceal
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.
aversion
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.
visionary
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way.
mercy
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion.
offshoot
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed