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60 words & definitions

cavort
To jump or dance around excitedly
leer
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
mangle
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
nab
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
pummel
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
slurp
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
fuss
A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest
glut
An excessively abundant supply of something
kluge
An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose
sundry
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
muddle
verb
Bring into a disordered or confusing state
ooze
verb
(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way
chubby
Plump and rounded
crummy
Dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality
goofy
Foolish; harmlessly eccentric
mushy
Food that is very soft and wet
dimple
A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles
sniper
A skilled military shooter detailed to spot and pick off enemy soldiers from a concealed place
tremble
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
infuriating
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying
absurd
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
nostalgia
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
blush
verb
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
pompous
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
dredge
To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge
extortion
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
eloquent
To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.
jerk
A contemptibly obnoxious person
captivating
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
scribble
noun
A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly
cascade
noun
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
auspicious
Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.
crater
A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).
descend
To move from a higher to a lower place or position; to go down.
eavesdrop
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
eclipse
noun
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time brief.
genre
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
flip
To turn over or rotate something quickly, especially with a sudden movement.
hideout
A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.
keen
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something.
loyalty
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
maniac
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.
nebulous
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits.
pillage
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
puddle
A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.
quarrel
verb
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
significant
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
submerge
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.
thunderstruck
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment.
unsteady
Not firm, stable, or balanced; likely to wobble or fall.
rattle
To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.
sucker
A person who is easy to fool and cheat.
blackmail
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
aligned
To be similar and in agreement with an opinion or cause.
picturesque
Visually attractive and charming.
agonizing
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
transparency
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.
graceful
Moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way; elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech.
encrypt
To protect private information by putting it into a form that can only be read by people who have the permission to do so.