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Insufferable: means so annoying or unpleasant that you can’t stand it. Imagine walking through the desert with the sun burning down on you—that’s insufferable heat!

Audacity: Extreme confidence that can be brave or rude. If someone jumps across rooftops without hesitation, that’s audacity. If they interrupt the president mid-speech, that’s audacity too!

Shambles: A place or situation that is extremely messy or chaotic. If your kitchen after cooking looks like a tornado hit it, it’s a shambles. If an event is disorganized and confusing, it’s also a shambles! Synonyms: mess, chaos, disaster, wreck.

A small amount of something, especially knowledge. If you know just a few words in French but can’t hold a conversation, you have a smattering of French. Synonyms: bit, fragment, trace, superficial knowledge.

Luscious: Something very rich, delicious, or pleasing to the senses. If a fruit is incredibly juicy and sweet, it’s luscious. If someone has thick, shiny hair, it’s luscious too! Synonyms: juicy, rich, delicious, sensual.

Morose: Very sad, gloomy, or in a bad mood. If someone sits alone, frowning, and doesn’t want to talk, they are morose. If a room feels cold and lifeless, it might have a morose atmosphere. Synonyms: gloomy, sullen, moody, melancholic.

Tarp: A large, waterproof sheet used to cover things. If you’re camping and need to protect yourself from the rain, you can use a tarp. If a truck carries goods, they might be covered with a tarp. Synonyms: tarpaulin, cover, sheet.

Wad: A small, thick bunch of something, or a defect. If you see someone pull out a thick roll of money, that’s a wad of cash. If there’s a mistake in a plan, you might call it a wad (or flaw). Synonyms: bundle, defect, flaw, lump.

A very small amount of something, or a sign that something was there. If you spill salt and see just a few grains left, that’s a trace of salt. If a detective looks for clues, they’re searching for traces of evidence. Synonyms: hint, mark, sign, track.

Pleated: Fabric that has folds pressed into it. If you see a skirt with evenly spaced folds, it’s pleated. Curtains or pants can also be pleated for style or structure. Synonyms: folded, gathered, creased.

Incessantly: Something happening again and again without stopping. If someone talks without taking a breath, they are talking incessantly. If the rain keeps falling for days, it’s raining incessantly. Synonyms: constantly, endlessly, non-stop

Preposterous: Completely ridiculous and makes no sense. If someone suggests building a bridge to the Moon, that’s a preposterous idea. If a rule is so unfair that it seems like a joke, it’s preposterous. Synonyms: ridiculous, absurd, outrageous.

Belied: To give a false impression or hide the truth. If someone looks happy but is actually sad inside, their smile belies their sadness. If a cheap watch looks expensive, its appearance belies its true value. Synonyms: contradict, misrepresent, disguise

Equanimity: Staying calm and balanced, even in stressful situations. If someone loses their job but doesn’t panic, they have equanimity. If a pilot handles an emergency with a steady hand, they show equanimity. Synonyms: calmness, composure, serenity.

Post: A vertical stick or beam used for support. If you build a fence, you need posts to hold it up. If you score a goal in soccer, the ball might hit the post. Synonyms: pole, pillar, stake.

Flimsy: Weak, not strong or durable. If a table wobbles when you touch it, it’s flimsy. If someone gives a reason that doesn’t make sense, it’s a flimsy excuse. Synonyms: weak, fragile, insubstantial.

Elated: Extremely happy, filled with joy. If you win a big prize or hear fantastic news, you feel elated. Synonyms: overjoyed, ecstatic, thrilled.

Undulate: To move in a wave-like pattern, smoothly rising and falling. Think of waves in the ocean or a flag rippling in the wind—that’s undulating. Synonyms: wave, ripple, sway.

Tenacious: Holding on tightly, not giving up easily. If a dog won’t let go of a toy or a person keeps trying no matter what, they are tenacious. Synonyms: persistent, determined, resolute.

Condemn: To strongly disapprove of something or to give a punishment. If a leader condemns corruption, they are speaking out against it. If a court condemns someone, they are sentencing them. Synonyms: denounce, criticize, sentence.

Tender: Soft, gentle, or full of affection. A mother’s hug, a perfectly cooked steak, or a healing touch can all be tender. Synonyms: soft, gentle, affectionate.

Cushion: A soft object for comfort or something that reduces impact. A couch has cushions, but so do running shoes to soften your steps. Synonyms: pillow, pad, soften.

In a way that makes you want something you cannot have. Like something that looks or smells delicious but is out of reach. Synonyms: temptingly, enticingly.

Gently pushing or urging someone to do something. Like nudging someone to move or encouraging them to speak. Synonyms: urging, nudging, prompting.

To prevent or hinder the progress of something. Like an obstacle that stops you from moving forward. Synonyms: block, hinder, obstruct.

To shout or yell loudly. Like when you call out to someone from a distance. Synonyms: shout, yell, call out.

Prod is a light push or poke, often used to prompt someone into action. It can also mean encouraging someone to do something. For example, a teacher might prod a student to study more, just like a stick can prod an animal to move. syn: poke, nudge, push.

Rapt means being completely focused or amazed by something. For example, a child might listen with rapt attention to a fascinating story, completely absorbed in it. Synonyms: captivated, engrossed, fascinated.

Assess means to carefully judge something, whether it’s a problem, value, or situation. For example, a firefighter must assess the danger in a burning building before entering. Synonyms: evaluate, estimate, judge.

A tendon is a strong, flexible band in your body that connects muscles to bones. It helps you move, but if damaged, it can be very painful. For example, athletes often injure their tendons when they overuse their muscles. Synonyms: ligament, sinew.

Scoff means to laugh at something in a mean way or to eat very quickly. If someone scoffs at you, they don’t take you seriously. For example, a critic might scoff at a bad movie. Synonyms: mock, sneer, devour.

Apprehension is fear or worry about something bad happening, or understanding or arresting. A student might feel apprehension before an exam, or a detective after a criminal’s arrest. Synonyms: anxiety, understanding, arrest.

Hangdog means looking guilty, ashamed, or depressed, often with a sad expression. A child might have a hangdog look after being caught sneaking candy. Synonyms: guilty-looking, ashamed, dejected.

Garish means overly bright, flashy, or tastelessly colorful. A neon green car with pink flames would look garish. Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, tacky.

Scruffy means messy, dirty, or untidy in appearance. A scruffy dog might have tangled fur and look unwashed. Synonyms: messy, shabby, untidy.

Tentative means uncertain, hesitant, or temporary. A tentative plan can change, and a tentative smile is unsure. Synonyms: uncertain, hesitant, provisional.

Recline means to lean back or lie down in a relaxed way. A recliner chair lets you lean back comfortably. Synonyms: lean back, lie down, rest.

A baton is a stick used in races, conducting music, or by police. A relay runner passes a baton to the next teammate. Synonyms: stick, rod, wand.

A grouch is someone who complains a lot and is always grumpy. Your neighbor who hates everything is a grouch. Synonyms: grump, complainer, moaner.

He slowly dismantled the old clock, carefully placing each gear on the table, afraid he’d never put it back together.

Surplus means having more of something than needed. A farm with a surplus of crops sells the extra food. Synonyms: excess, extra, overflow.

Arid means very dry, with little or no rain. A desert is arid because it rarely gets water. Synonyms: dry, barren, dull.

Acutely means feeling something very strongly or sharply. The pain in his leg was acutely painful after the fall. Synonyms: intensely, sharply, severely.

Grubby means being dirty or untidy. His clothes were grubby after working in the garden all day. Synonyms: dirty, messy, unkempt.

Yet to + verb means something hasn't happened but is expected. He is yet to reply, but he will soon. Synonyms: still hasn't, remains to.

Pensive means thinking deeply, often in a sad way. She looked pensive as she watched the sunset. Synonyms: thoughtful, contemplative, reflective.

Laboriously means doing something slowly and with great effort. She laboriously carried the suitcase up the stairs. Synonyms: arduously, painstakingly, strenuously.

To believe, suppose, or estimate something. "I reckon it will rain tomorrow." Synonyms: think, guess, suppose, estimate.

To dig or remove earth to uncover something, often of historical or scientific value. "The ex-archeologist used his skills to excavate the ancient cave where long-lost artifacts were found." Synonyms: dig, unearth, mine, scoop.

To prevent someone from succeeding in their plan or to stop an event from happening. "The guard thwarted the thief’s attempt to break in." Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, prevent, block, defeat.

Describes something that is rough, uneven, or untidy in appearance, often because of wear or neglect. "The scraggly hedges were tangled with overgrown vines, barely holding their shape." Synonyms: ragged, shabby, unkempt, rough.

Describes a shape or structure with sharp angles or corners, rather than smooth curves. "The angular rock formation jutted out from the cliff, creating a sharp contrast with the sky." Synonyms: jagged, sharp, pointed.

Describes something that is thinly spread out or not dense. "The sparse furniture in the room made it feel very empty." Synonyms: scattered, meager, scanty.

The way someone or something walks. "The soldier's strong gait showed his confidence." Synonyms: walk, stride, pace.

To twist or squeeze something to remove liquid or force something out. "He wrings the water from his shirt after the rainstorm." Synonyms: twist, squeeze, extract.

To carry or drag something heavy with effort. "She lugs her suitcase up the stairs, panting heavily." Synonyms: haul, drag, carry.

Oznacza również wciąganie kokainy. To make a sudden noise by forcing air through your nose, often in laughter or irritation. "He snorted at the ridiculous idea and shook his head." Synonyms: sniff, huff, scoff.

To shake or tremble, often due to fear or shock. "The loud noise made everyone quake with fear." Synonyms: tremble, shudder, shiver.

The back portion of the lower leg, or a young cow or bull. "The calf was standing in the field next to its mother." Synonyms: lower leg, young cow, young bull.

To tighten or squeeze something, often to limit or restrict movement. "The rope constricted around his ankle, making it hard to breathe." Synonyms: squeeze, tighten, compress.

To describe something damp, sticky, and uncomfortable, like sweaty hands. "He had clammy hands before the interview." Synonyms: damp, sticky, moist.

Spiked footwear used for grip on ice and snow, typically worn by climbers. "He couldn’t climb the icy mountain without his crampons." Synonyms: spikes, ice cleats, climbing boots.

To give something to someone, often for approval or review; or to yield to authority. "He had to submit his application by Friday." Synonyms: present, turn in, yield, surrender.

Uncertain or suspicious, often making you question the truth. "He gave a dubious answer to avoid the real question." Synonyms: doubtful, uncertain, suspicious.

Extreme intensity or aggression, often violent. "The storm hit with ferocity, tearing roofs off buildings." Synonyms: intensity, violence, fierceness.

Relating to marriage or a relationship between two people. "They had marital problems that felt hard to overcome." Synonyms: conjugal, matrimonial.

Very poor and lacking the basic necessities of life. "After losing his job, he felt destitute, with no money or food." Synonyms: impoverished, penniless, bankrupt.

Not happening often, rarely. "He seldom goes out to parties." Synonyms: rarely, infrequently, scarcely.

Something that can be felt or sensed very clearly, especially emotions or physical sensations. "The palpable tension in the room made everyone uneasy." Synonim: tangible, touchable, perceptible.

To put in a lot of physical or mental effort. Synonyms: effort, strain, labor.

A strong feeling of fear or nervousness before something happens. "She felt trepidation before her first speech." Synonyms: fear, anxiety, uneasiness.

To quickly flip through pages or shuffle papers. "She was riffling through her notebook for notes." Synonyms: flipping, skimming, shuffling.

To move away from a path, plan, or expected behavior. "He deviated from the rules and got in trouble." Synonyms: stray, diverge, drift

To move away from the main topic in speech or writing. "He digressed from the subject and started telling jokes." Synonyms: stray, ramble, wander

Something that does not fit or seems out of place. "His sneakers looked incongruous with his tuxedo." Synonyms: inappropriate, out of place, illogical

To move in different directions or become different. "Their interests diverged as they grew older." Synonyms: separate, differ, split

Something designed to be thrown away or something available for use. "These disposable gloves should be discarded after use." Synonyms: throwaway, single-use, available

To spread through or soak into something completely. "The rain permeated my clothes, leaving me drenched." Synonyms: spread, infiltrate, saturate

A place where someone lives, often used in a poetic or formal way. "After years of travel, he finally found his true abode." Synonyms: home, dwelling, residence

Extremely hungry or having an intense desire for something. "After skipping breakfast, he was ravenous by lunchtime." Synonyms: starving, famished, voracious

A shallow place in a river where people or animals can walk across. "They forded the river since there was no bridge." Synonyms: crossing, shallow, passage

A small amount of something, slightly. "This cake is a tad too sweet for me." Synonyms: bit, little, slightly

To think something is true or necessary. "The teacher deemed his homework incomplete." Synonyms: consider, think, regard

To scatter or spread things out over an area. "The wind helped disperse the leaves across the yard." Synonyms: scatter, spread, distribute.

A circular movement of water or air, often causing something to spin. "The eddy in the river caused the boat to spin in circles." Synonyms: whirlpool, swirl, vortex.

To praise something highly, often in an exaggerated way. "The critics extolled the new book as a masterpiece." Synonyms: praise, laud, commend.

A tool used for gripping and bending things. Synonyms: tongs, forceps.

To lean or slope, or to have a tendency toward something. "She is inclined to trust him." Synonyms: slope, tend, lean.

To hesitate or object, often in a polite or formal way. "He demurred at the risky decision." Synonyms: object, hesitate, oppose.

To float gently through the air, like a smell or sound. "Music wafted from the open window." Synonyms: float, drift, carry.

Something small or worthless, often disappointingly so. "They offered a paltry discount on the damaged item." Synonyms: trivial, meager, insignificant.

To completely surround or cover something. "Darkness enveloped the city during the power outage." Synonyms: surround, cover, engulf.

A protective cover for a blade or other object. "He slid the dagger into its sheath and walked away." Synonyms: cover, case, coating.

Showing great interest or enthusiasm for something. "She is an avid fan of mystery novels." Synonyms: eager, enthusiastic, passionate.

To separate or remove something. "The astronaut detached the module from the spaceship." Synonyms: separate, disconnect, disengage.

In an unsafe or unstable way. "The books were stacked precariously and could fall any moment." Synonyms: unsteadily, dangerously, insecurely.

Almost not at all; just enough. "He barely passed the exam, but he made it." Synonyms: hardly, scarcely, just.

To be on both sides of something, physically or figuratively. "She straddled the fence, unsure which decision to make." Synonyms: span, bridge, mount.