Reverse Dictionary #80

Read the definition and guess the word it defines.

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Definition
First Letter
Word
(informal) Out of order; not working.
K
Kaput
(of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature.
R
Ripe
A female pig.
S
Sow
To lie in wait for and attack from ambush.
W
Waylay
Confused or perplexed.
P
Puzzled
A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, frequently eaten at holiday dinners in some western countries.
T
Turkey
Agitated with strong winds and heavy rain.
S
Stormy
Causing discomfort or distress, either physical or mental.
P
Painful
Matured and smooth, and not acidic, harsh, or sharp.
M
Mellow
Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
M
Material
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
I
Idea
A flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or greater than its height, used for storing or packing things, or for washing things in.
T
Tub
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive honour, admiration, or distinction.
G
Glorious
1. To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping. 2. To entrust to the care of another. 3. To send to a final destination.
C
Consign
Showing a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc.
B
Blushing
To throw off ignited or incandescent particles.
S
Sparkle
To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
S
Shake
Dirty or grimy, unwashed, unclean.
G
Grubby
1. Easily frightened; timid. 2. Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
S
Shy
To declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.
A
Assert
A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
B
Book
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.).
M
Maintain
1. To want; to wish for earnestly. 2. To want emotionally or sexually.
D
Desire
To protect an environment, heritage, etc.
C
Conserve
A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.
Y
Yoke
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2 Comments
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Level 85
Oct 10, 2024
You should consider accepting grimy for the grubby answer.
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Level 76
Oct 10, 2024
Thanks. I fixed it, but in a different way than you asked for.