60 words across 1 groups
| bask |
To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure. (verb)
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| cuddle |
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug. (verb)
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| delve |
To research or make painstaking inquiries into something (verb)
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| expunge |
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant) (verb)
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| grapple |
To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with (verb)
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| jiggle |
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down (verb)
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| ramble |
To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route. (verb)
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| scuff |
To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else. (verb)
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| skimp |
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize (verb)
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| laggard |
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others (noun)
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| nozzle |
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid (noun)
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| perch |
A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage (noun)
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| prowess |
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field (noun)
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| belch |
To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth. (verb)
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| slouch |
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way (verb)
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| snarl |
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth (verb)
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| canny |
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters (adjective)
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| clad |
Clothed (adjective)
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| glum |
Unhappy and quiet (adjective)
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| boisterous |
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy (adjective)
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| grim |
Forbidding or uninviting (adjective)
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| cajole |
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery (verb)
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| loot |
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot (verb)
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| twinkle |
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint (verb)
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| cherish |
To protect and care for (someone) lovingly (verb)
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| catastrophe |
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster (noun)
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| thrust |
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction (verb)
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| streak |
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings. (verb)
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| commotion |
A state of confused and noisy disturbance (noun)
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| wriggle |
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements (verb)
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| vociferous |
To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly (adjective)
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| novice |
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject (noun)
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| articulate |
The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively. (adjective)
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| wander |
To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way (verb)
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| rejuvenate |
To make somebody or something look or feel newer or younger (verb)
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| transcendent |
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits (adjective)
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| thrifty |
Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money (adjective)
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| chastise |
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong. (verb)
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| crude |
Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners. (adjective)
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| decadent |
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline. (adjective)
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| derail |
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course. (verb)
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| enthusiasm |
A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion. (noun)
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| erratic |
Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement. (adjective)
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| impasse |
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock. (noun)
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| offensive |
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language. (adjective)
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| ornate |
Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design. (adjective)
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| retaliate |
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return. (verb)
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| peculiar |
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood. (adjective)
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| tidy |
To clean up or arrange things neatly. (verb)
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| falter |
To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or stumble; to hesitate in action, purpose, or speech. (verb)
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| hillbilly |
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner. (noun)
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| shock |
To cause someone to feel surprised and upset. (verb)
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| toss |
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping. (verb)
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| relegate |
To move someone or something to a less important role or status. (verb)
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| nonsense |
Words or actions that are silly, stupid, make no sense, and have no meaning. (noun)
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| relic |
An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist. (noun)
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| manifesto |
A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives. (noun)
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| pilfer |
To steal, especially in small quantities (verb)
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| orchestrate |
To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully (verb)
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| uproot |
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment (verb)
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