Random13 — Words

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Random13 — 60 words
pounce verb
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey
swoop verb
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
brunt noun
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
rookie noun
A beginner who has little or no experience.
smudge noun
A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something
thud noun
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
yokel noun
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
sizzle nounverb
verb
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking
spoof nounverb
verb
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
colicky adjective
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
cruddy adjective
Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy.
grouchy adjective
Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining
nifty adjective
Particularly good, skillful, or effective
ramshackle adjective
(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair
grimace nounverb
verb
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
onslaught noun
A fierce or destructive attack
woe noun
Great sorrow or distress
plucky adjective
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
tedium noun
The state of being tedious
gruesome adjective
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:
holler nounverb
verb
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry
horrendous adjective
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible
betray verb
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
rugged adjective
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface
reverberate verb
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.
antics noun
Funny, silly, or strange behavior
rage noun
A very strong feeling of anger
deadlock noun
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
cumbersome adjective
Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy
indulge verb
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do
asinine adjective
Very stupid or silly
cliffhanger noun
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
apologetic adjective
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
shrouded adjective
Something that is covered or hidden
breathtaking adjective
Extremely beautiful or stunning, leaving one in awe.
coherent adjective
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
controversial adjective
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
exorbitant adjective
Beyond what is fair, usual, or expected.
invasion verb
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
fascinating adjective
Extremely interesting or captivating.
freak adjective
very unusual and unexpected
intertwined adjective
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.
outskirts noun
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
residue noun
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.
ruse noun
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.
significant adjective
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
slip nounverb
verb
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.
snack nounverb
verb
To eat a small amount of food, typically between regular meals.
subservient adjective
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.
taciturn adjective
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
wreck nounverb
verb
To destroy of severely damage something.
gather verb
To bring together and collect into one place from many scattered places.
vertigo noun
A feeling of being off-balance, dizzy, and spinning.
bootcamp noun
A type of physical training that consists of many different types of exercise; or a short course of intensive study designed to provide someone with new skills
hilarious adjective
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter
aversion noun
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.
mercy noun
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion.
heartbroken adjective
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss.
entrap verb
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape.
extraordinary adjective
Very unusual, exceptional or remarkable.