60 words across 1 groups
| billow |
To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam. (verb)
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| crinkle |
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression (verb)
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| dither |
To be indecisive (verb)
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| flail |
To swing back and forth very quickly. (verb)
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| hamper |
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles (verb)
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| mull |
To think about a proposal or request carefully and at length. (verb)
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| parch |
To make or become dry through intense heat. (verb)
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| prod |
To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something (verb)
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| rankle |
To act in a way that is annoying and irritating. (verb)
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| splatter |
When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters. (verb)
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| squirm |
To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort (verb)
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| blubber |
The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person (noun)
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| sham |
A thing that is not what it is purported to be (noun)
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| splotch |
A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid (noun)
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| kinky |
Exhibiting unusual behavior (adjective)
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| shabby |
In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care (adjective)
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| sleazy |
(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral (adjective)
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| flirt |
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions (verb)
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| fend |
To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others (verb)
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| wistful |
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing (adjective)
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| sprinkle |
Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface) (verb)
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| flatter |
To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain. (verb)
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| rancor |
Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing (noun)
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| zany |
Amusingly unconventional and different (adjective)
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| stink |
Have a strong unpleasant smell (verb)
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| brutal |
Savagely violent (adjective)
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| grudgingly |
In a reluctant or resentful manner (adjective)
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| uncouth |
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace (adjective)
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| lapse |
A temporary pause, omission, or failure (noun)
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| purge |
To get rid of undesirable things (verb)
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| crusade |
An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change (noun)
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| convoluted |
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way. (adjective)
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| narrative |
A story or a description of a series of events (noun)
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| tilt |
For one side of an object to be lower than the other (verb)
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| extraneous |
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on (adjective)
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| heartfelt |
Strongly felt and sincere (adjective)
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| gash |
A long deep slash, cut, or wound (noun)
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| quip |
A witty remark (noun)
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| romp |
A spell of rough, energetic play (noun)
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| anachronism |
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era. (noun)
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| blasphemy |
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious. (noun)
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| arcane |
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions. (adjective)
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| courteous |
Marked by good manners and consideration for others. (adjective)
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| devastation |
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely. (noun)
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| heresy |
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards. (noun)
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| humility |
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance. (noun)
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| impede |
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process. (verb)
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| influx |
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place. (noun)
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| legitimate |
Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations. (adjective)
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| malignant |
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful. (adjective)
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| overhaul |
To change a system, process, or organization in a major way. (verb)
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| vulnerable |
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected. (adjective)
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| steep |
Rising or falling at a sharp angle. (adjective)
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| haste |
A quick and sometimes rushed effort to do something. (adjective)
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| doomsday |
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction. (noun)
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| downgrade |
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance. (verb)
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| overpower |
To defeat or overcome with superior strength, force, or pursuasiveness. (verb)
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| derogatory |
Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect (adjective)
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| terrifying |
Very frightening and causing extreme fear. (adjective)
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| troublemaker |
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble. (noun)
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