Random17 — Words

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Random17 — 60 words
bash verb
To hit hard and forcefully
dillydally verb
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
mock verb
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
whisk verb
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
gulch noun
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
hooey noun
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong
smut noun
Obscene language or matter
spree noun
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind
wimp noun
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
drizzle nounverb
verb
Rain lightly
jab nounverb
verb
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
rant nounverb
verb
Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way
squint nounverb
verb
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light
amok adjective
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner
clumsy adjective
Awkward in movement or in handling things
motley adjective
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate
slimy adjective
Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime
snafu noun
A confused or chaotic state; a mess
bloated adjective
(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas
sourpuss noun
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
absurd adjective
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
unflappable adjective
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
atrocity noun
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
wink nounverb
verb
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
ingenuity noun
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
candid adjective
Truthful and straightforward; frank
ambush nounverb
verb
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
preposterous adjective
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
optimum adjective
The best way to acheive the desired result
pugnacious adjective
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
desolate adjective
A place that is empty and without people
amiable adjective
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like
bluff nounverb
noun
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something
swarm nounverb
noun
A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones
afflicted adjective
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.
antiquated adjective
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete.
cognizant adjective
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
compulsive adjective
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
divisive adjective
Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.
fitness noun
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition
jarring adjective
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.
jolly adjective
Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.
logjam noun
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles.
picky adjective
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
rampant adjective
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.
raw adjective
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.
retrospect noun
The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations.
semblance noun
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.
shame noun
The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.
sprint nounverb
noun
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period.
subside verb
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.
unleash verb
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
vandalism noun
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.
suave adjective
Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way.
decay nounverb
verb
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
spotlight verb
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
methodical adjective
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.
visionary noun
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way.
respite noun
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
scorching adjective
Very hot.