Words List

To cause confusion or become confused.

Lack of confidence or self-assurance, a feeling of modesty or shyness.

Harshness or sharpness in tone, temper, or manner; severity; acrimony.

The quality or state of being impudent; the act of showing boldness or disrespect without concern for others' feelings, often characterized by insolence or effrontery.

To represent as a typical example; to illustrate or embody a particular quality or characteristic.

To suddenly and secretly leave, especially to avoid being caught or facing legal consequences.

Having the same ancestry or descent; related by blood.

To strongly irritate or provoke; to cause extreme annoyance or frustration.

The expression of intense disapproval or strong condemnation, often accompanied by feelings of hatred or cursing.

To pour out, shed, or disseminate; for example, the town effuses warmth and hospitality.

The quality of being kind and gentle.

A flashy and often inexpensive decorative item; a trinket or ornament used for show rather than practical use.

A person who is committed to solemn religious vows, such as a monk or a nun.

The quality of being urbane; refined courtesy or politeness; suavity. Urbanity is the expression of sophisticated and polished manners, showcasing a high level of social grace and civility.

Extreme poverty; a state of destitution.

Characterized by extreme generosity; very liberal in giving.

To give something the properties of a magnet or to make it into a magnet.

To criticize or mock someone or something using satire.

To cause confusion, discomfort, and discouragement; to make someone feel uneasy or disconcerted.

To instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift.

To close, shut, or block a passage, opening, or any similar pathway.

Absolute sovereignty or self-government within a specific area or domain.

To smear or spread something, typically a substance, all over a surface, resulting in a soiled or besmeared appearance.

Unfavorable regard or dislike; a feeling of displeasure or disesteem.

To speak or cry out loudly or noisily; shout; bawl.

Easily irritated or annoyed; prone to worrying or being upset over small matters.

Showing an excessively sentimental or weakly emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or insincere.

Having little value or importance; small and insignificant.

To hesitate or be unsure in one's thoughts or opinions; to be indecisive or irresolute.

In phonetics, a homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another but has a different meaning. Homophones may be spelled the same way or differently.