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60 words & definitions

assuage
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
coddle
To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way
cower
To crouch down in fear
eke
To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty
flick
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
munch
To eat something with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws
mutter
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
shuffle
To move similar things from one position or place to another.
shush
To tell or signal (someone) to be silent
slake
To quench or satisfy one's thirst
trammel
To hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting; to prevent freedom of action
writhe
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
slur
An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation
sprawl
verb
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
clad
Clothed
doddering
Tremble or totter, typically because of old age
squat
To crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks or the back of one's thighs
tedium
The state of being tedious
hefty
Large, heavy, and powerful
resilient
To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.
cunning
Skill in achieving one's ends by deceit
superb
Excellent
commotion
A state of confused and noisy disturbance
defiant
refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.
hypocrite
Someone who acts in a way that contradicts what they say they believe in
noxious
Poisonous or very harmful.
risqué
Somewhat indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
muted
Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.
intimidating
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety
bumble
To act or speak in a confused manner.
flop
noun
A failure
muddle
noun
An untidy and disorganized state or collection
rant
noun
A spell of ranting; a tirade
fumble
noun
An act of using the hands clumsily while doing or handling something
sprinkle
noun
A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface
grin
noun
A broad smile
guffaw
noun
A very loud and hearty laugh
slander
noun
A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
purge
noun
The act of getting rid of undesirable things
belittle
To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.
blend
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously.
cavalier
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.
crybaby
Someone who overreacts emotionally to minor issues.
deceitful
Intentionally misleading or dishonest.
humility
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance.
imposition
An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.
mindset
An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.
enthralled
To be totally fascinated and filled with delight and wonder about something.
relinquish
To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.
retreat
verb
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
sober
Serious and thoughtful in mood or behavior, not playful or exaggerated; or not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; clear-minded.
tardy
Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.
ridiculous
Deserving or inviting mockery or laughter due to being absurd or unreasonable; outrageously unreasonable or exaggerated in a way that provokes disbelief.
sarcastic
Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.
traumatized
Being severely shocked, disturbed, and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain.
conformist
A person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs, rather than doing things that are different or original.
fragmented
Froken or separated into distinct parts
inconceivable
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable
skew
To cause something to be not straight or exact; to twist or distort.
fidelity
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.