Random22 — Words

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Random22 — 60 words
bamboozle verb
To cheat or fool.
regale verb
To entertain or amuse people with talk
scrounge verb
Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
writhe verb
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
booze noun
Alcohol, especially hard liquor
gamut noun
The complete range or scope of something
showdown noun
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
thingamajig noun
Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention
verve noun
Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm
clatter nounverb
verb
Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound
nudge nounverb
verb
Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something
daffy adjective
Silly, different, strange, and funny
prissy adjective
Fussily and excessively respectable
scathing adjective
Witheringly scornful; severely critical
scoundrel noun
Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.
groan nounverb
verb
To make a deep slow sound in response to pain or annoyance
dunce noun
A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.
pristine adjective
In its original condition; unspoiled
vanquish verb
To defeat thoroughly
delectable adjective
(of food or drink) delicious
agile adjective
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.
rapture noun
extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
tenacity noun
Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way
fierce adjective
Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude
stately adjective
An attitude that commands respect
dumbstruck adjective
So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak.
relentless adjective
To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively
volatile adjective
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly
blitz nounverb
noun
An intensive or sudden military attack
swish nounverb
noun
A hissing or rustling sound
slump nounverb
noun
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
lure nounverb
noun
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
beleaguered adjective
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
depart verb
To leave a place, especially to start a journey.
dull adjective
Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.
embrace nounverb
verb
To hold someone tightly in your arms, usually as a sign of love, affection, or comfort.
excel verb
To surpass others in achievement or ability within a particular field.
existential adjective
Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.
expel verb
To force someone to leave a place, especially a certain institution or country, removing them from a group or organization.
faction noun
A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.
feverishly adjective
In a highly excited or frantic manner, often due to intense emotion or urgency.
gratuitous adjective
Given or done without charge or payment; free.
interrogate verb
To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.
malaise noun
A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.
outstanding adjective
Exceptionally good or impressive; remarkable in quality or performance.
miserable adjective
Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow.
mishap noun
An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.
pleasant adjective
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
repel verb
To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.
sensual adjective
Describing something that provides physical pleasure, particularly through sight, touch, taste, sound, or smell.
stupidity noun
A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.
bestial adjective
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.
luxury noun
A condition of abundance, great ease and comfort.
spoilsport noun
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
fledgling adjective
Referring to a process or person that is new, untested, and lacks experience.
alert adjective
Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.
intolerant adjective
Refusing to allow others to do or believe things that you don't agree with.
agonizing adjective
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
downplay verb
To make something seem less important than it really is.
comeback noun
A situation in which someone or something becomes popular, famous, or successful again after a period of being much less popular,