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60 words & definitions

cram
To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.
flub
To fail or make a mistake
haggle
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
whisk
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
ditty
A short simple song
plight
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
rubble
Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings
straggler
A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place
zeal
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
swish
verb
Move with a hissing or rushing sound
aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
burly
(of a person) large and strong; heavily built
funky
Weird or peculiar in an interesting, complimentary way.
giddy
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
snooty
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
onslaught
A fierce or destructive attack
whoosh
verb
Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound
huckster
A person who sells things of questionable value
brazen
Bold and without shame
tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
preppy
Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress
gasp
verb
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment
obliterate
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left
bolster
To support or strengthen; prop up
valor
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
contraption
A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe
wade
To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance
charlatan
A person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people
hoard
To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away
fierce
Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude
debris
Broken or torn pieces of something larger
implore
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.
impeccable
Perfect in every way
inflame
To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.
skyrocket
For something to increase very quickly.
bypass
To avoid something by going around it.
probe
noun
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
afflicted
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.
aggravate
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
aggravating
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.
amorphous
Lacking a clear shape or form.
considerate
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
enforce
To make sure laws, rules, or regulations are obeyed.
essence
The core nature or most important quality of something.
heavenly
Extremely pleasant or delightful.
immense
Extremely large or vast in size, amount, or degree.
legitimate
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.
marvelous
Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good.
moribund
In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.
paranoid
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
puffy
Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.
sacred
Something that is considered to be of divine or religious significance, often regarded with deep respect and reverence.
sage
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.
tenuous
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.
speechless
Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.
serendipity
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events.
fugitive
A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.
casualty
A person killed or injured in a war or accident.
fashionable
Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish.
savage
Extremely cruel, violent, and uncontrolled.