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60 words & definitions

bask
To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.
parch
To make or become dry through intense heat.
prance
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
shrug
To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
teeter
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
thwart
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
flurry
A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind
inkling
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
pliable
When a person is easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others
kilter
The proper or usual state or condition.
mayhem
Violent and chaotic disorder
mogul
An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry
mutt
A dog with parents of different breeds
slacker
A person who avoids work or effort
swig
A quick swallow of a drink
chitchat
verb
Talk about trivial matters
daffy
Silly, different, strange, and funny
dainty
Delicately small and pretty
sultry
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
testy
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
wacky
Something that is strange and different to the point of amusement.
conquest
The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.
wreak
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
devour
Read (something) quickly and eagerly
harsh
Cruel or severe
dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
pall
A feeling of gloom
inept
Having or showing no skill; clumsy
rogue
Behaving in a way that causes damage.
spontaneous
Happening extremely quickly, starting in a single moment
shackle
Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively
slap
verb
To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand
apologetic
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
crush
noun
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
groan
noun
A deep sound made in pain or annoyance
streak
noun
A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings
brainstorm
noun
A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.
cesspool
A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.
convoy
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
dicey
Risky or dangerous; uncertain.
droves
Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.
embrace
verb
To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.
fascinating
Extremely interesting or captivating.
incredible
So extraordinary or amazing that it is hard to believe.
inertia
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
inspire
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
jumbo
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
legitimacy
The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.
outstanding
Exceptionally good or impressive; remarkable in quality or performance.
magnanimous
Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
reconcile
To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict.
shortfall
An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.
sophisticated
Complex or intricate, often in a clever or subtle way.
overwhelming
So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage.
fledgling
Referring to a process or person that is new, untested, and lacks experience.
conflagration
a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.
workout
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training
alien
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'.
revere
To feel deep respect or admiration for someone of something.
persevere
To continue in a course of action even in the face of great difficulty.