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60 words & definitions

baffle
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
clinch
To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
clutch
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
heckle
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
hobnob
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
quash
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
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
buffoon
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown
glitch
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
hovel
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
mongrel
A dog of no definable type or breed
stunt
verb
Prevent from growing or developing properly
chummy
On friendly terms; friendly
disgruntled
Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.
frumpy
(of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned
glum
Unhappy and quiet
humdrum
Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting.
ragtag
Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character
tangy
Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp
mellifluous
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
crush
verb
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
fabulous
Amazingly good; wonderful
cataclysm
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
gruesome
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
undercut
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
pauper
A very poor person
thrust
verb
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
virile
A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive
collide
What happens when a moving object hits something violently
conjure
To make something appear
monotonous
Repetitious and boring
mediocre
Having poor to average quality.
pugnacious
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
cliffhanger
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
luxurious
Very comfortable and expensive
squawk
noun
A loud, harsh or discordant noise made by a bird or a person
jeer
noun
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
dash
noun
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
arouse
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
chunk
A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.
critical
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
drift
To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.
encounter
verb
To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.
ghetto
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community.
neophyte
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.
malfunction
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.
premium
A higher or superior quality or value compared to the standard or basic version.
counterfeit
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
scan
To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.
semblance
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.
stickler
Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.
tomboy
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
wondrous
Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.
hiccup
noun
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.
dilettante
Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.
spotlight
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
agenda
A list or outline of things to be considered or done
responsible
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it
moody
Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly
fictitious
Imaginary, not real, made up and not true.