Random19 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

Random19 — 60 words
gurgle verb
To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle
rebuff verb
To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner
shush verb
To tell or signal (someone) to be silent
dollop noun
A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
goon noun
A bully or thug, especially one hired to terrorize or do away with opposition
gumption noun
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
scum noun
A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
shanty noun
A small, crudely built shack
sot noun
A habitual drunkard
bleary adjective
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.
clunky adjective
Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated
kooky adjective
Strange and different, in a funny way
leery adjective
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
musty adjective
Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
pudgy adjective
Slightly fat
tacky adjective
In bad taste
blight noun
A plant disease, especially one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts
jagged adjective
Having rough, sharp points protruding
lavish adjective
Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
fling nounverb
verb
Throw or hurl forcefully
crass adjective
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
flamboyant adjective
(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
nemesis noun
A long-standing rival; an archenemy
blush nounverb
verb
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
kindle verb
To light or set on fire
pious adjective
Devoutly religious
damp adjective
Slightly wet
downpour noun
A lot of rain in a short time.
eloquent adjective
To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.
spellbound adjective
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
dissipate verb
To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears
absentminded adjective
Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.
dread nounverb
noun
Great fear or apprehension
anonymous adjective
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
brainstorm nounverb
verb
To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.
breakdown noun
A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.
despondent adjective
Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm
climax noun
The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.
converge verb
To come together from different directions and meet at a point.
dawn noun
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
deadline noun
A specific time or date by which something must be completed.
glorious adjective
Full of beauty, splendor, or magnificence; worthy of admiration.
groove noun
A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.
flaunt verb
To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms
juicy adjective
Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.
Idiosyncrasy noun
A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.
relinquish verb
To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.
roundabout adjective
Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays.
slippery adjective
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
swift adjective
Quick to act or respond, moving very fast.
sarcastic adjective
Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.
illegitimate adjective
Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.
acrimony noun
Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.
lunacy noun
Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results
paradox noun
A situation or idea that seems strange because it involves two aspects that are very different and seem to contradict each other, and both may be true.
antagonize verb
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
dumfounded adjective
Taken by surprise and suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.
grandeur noun
Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style
vital adjective
Absolutely necessary, important, and essential.
traumatic adjective
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain.