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60 words & definitions

bilk
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them.
carouse
To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
debunk
To expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
ferret
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation
hoodwink
To deceive or trick someone.
mock
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
plop
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
pounce
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey
prowl
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
wallop
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
yank
To quickly pull something
fogey
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes
snarl
verb
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
stash
verb
Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place
gaudy
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
grungy
Grimy; dirty
nimble
Quick and light in movement or action; agile
rigmarole
A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole)
docile
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
haughty
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
luscious
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
trivia
Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value
dilemma
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
dynamism
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality.
strife
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
stagnate
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
scheme
verb
Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong
invincible
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome
rubbish
Waste material; refuse or litter
stammer
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
cramps
A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles
slander
verb
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
erupt
To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer
blot
verb
To stain with a discoloring substance.
engrossing
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
massacre
noun
An act of killing a lot of people
mirage
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
autocratic
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.
burden
noun
something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.
hectic
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
insatiable
Impossible to satisfy, especially a strong desire or appetite.
intrusive
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.
irredeemable
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.
jeopardize
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
poke
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.
provincial
Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.
quest
A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.
righteous
Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.
swollen
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
virtue
A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.
purify
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure
hypocrisy
Behavior that is the opposite of how one actually is, being fake by pretending to be one thing, and acting in the opposite way.
pittance
A very small amount of money, less than what one wanted and expected.
throngs
A large, densely packed crowd.
shellshocked
Being confused and disorientd because of a sudden alarming and frightening experience.
megalomaniac
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.
intrepid
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations
amnesia
A total or partial loss of memory
kibosh
When an idea or plan is spoiled or stopped, often due to unforseen circumstances.
hiatus
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.