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60 words & definitions

ebb
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.
filch
To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way
gush
For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly
lurk
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
rook
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them
snatch
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way
wallow
To indulge in something in an unrestrained way
drawl
A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
foible
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
gig
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
morsel
A small piece or amount of food; a mouthful
muck
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
prude
A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
leech
verb
To habitually exploit or rely on
bogus
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
dowdy
(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)
tawdry
Showy but cheap and of poor quality
stigma
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
crass
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
outcast
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
drench
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.
vain
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
phony
Not genuine; fraudulent
ostentatious
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
roam
To move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area
bulky
Taking up much space, typically inconveniently; large and unwieldy
torrent
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid
renegade
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
racy
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually
doodle
verb
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
stilted
An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
purge
verb
To get rid of undesirable things
shaky
Weak and unstable
inexplicable
Impossible to explain
mute
Being silent
skinny
Being too thin
rendezvous
An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other.
absentminded
Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.
squint
noun
An act or instance of squinting
limp
noun
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
ascend
To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.
cognizant
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
crux
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.
enthusiasm
A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.
halo
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
impasse
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.
outbreak
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
passion
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion.
puncture
verb
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
singlehanded
Done by one person alone, without assistance or collaboration from others.
wicked
Morally bad or evil in character or actions.
intangible
Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.
intercept
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
alluring
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
zenith
The highest point that something can reach.
guru
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.
crash
verb
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.
punchline
The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
excerpt
A short part taken from a speech, book, film
upright
Showing a strict regard for what is morally correct.