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60 words & definitions

drool
To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.
sustenance
the food and drink that people, animals and plants need to live and stay healthy.
gnash
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger
spurn
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt
thrash
To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently
fluke
Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
nitwit
A silly or foolish person
binge
verb
Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess
chatter
verb
Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters
nod
verb
To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal
snub
verb
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
cockamamie
Describing an idea or explanation that is ridiculous and makes no sense
huffy
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things
murky
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist
scrumptious
(of food) extremely appetizing or delicious
skimpy
(of clothes) short and revealing
sluggish
Lacking energy or alertness
clandestine
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit
splendor
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
henchman
A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.
putrid
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
surge
verb
(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
vendetta
A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family
placid
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
cogent
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
barren
A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit
wispy
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting
wary
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
scrutiny
Careful examination of someone or something
gratify
To provide pleasure or satisfaction
primal
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
bystander
a person who is near something that is happening but is involved by accident
dreadful
Very bad or unpleasant
clatter
noun
A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other
nip
noun
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
dread
noun
Great fear or apprehension
daring
Willing to take risks; brave or bold.
delirious
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
devout
Dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or person.
duplicitous
Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.
effervescent
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
elude
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
lag
noun
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.
loudmouth
Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.
overloaded
Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.
predicament
A state of uncertainty or hardship, often with a situation that involves a problem.
restraint
The action of preventing or controlling someone or something or oneself from moving, acting, or progressing
rupture
verb
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
stiff
Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.
inflammatory
Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.
suspense
A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what might happen.
stalemate
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
stranglehold
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
thunderbolt
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.
impressionable
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.
infatuation
An intense but short-lived love, attraction, or admiration for someone or something.
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas
fortress
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
motto
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.
bubbly
When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.