Random38 — Words

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Random38 — 60 words
imbibe verb
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.
ogle verb
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
pummel verb
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
rook verb
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them
squabble verb
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
stymie verb
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
culprit noun
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
hick noun
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
hooligan noun
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
peeve noun
A cause of annoyance
smithereens noun
Small pieces
quip nounverb
verb
Make a witty remark
shriek nounverb
verb
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
sprawl nounverb
verb
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
cockeyed adjective
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish.
crappy adjective
Of extremely poor quality
slogan noun
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
smash nounverb
verb
Violently break (something) into pieces
loony adjective
Crazy or silly
pandemonium noun
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
debacle noun
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
glorious adjective
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.
stray verb
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
thriller noun
A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag
trepidation noun
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
timid adjective
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
spurious adjective
False and incorrect
precarious adjective
Not safe and likely to fall or fail
blemish noun
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
intimidating adjective
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety
negligent adjective
To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done
succulent adjective
Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids
impudent adjective
Rude and not showing respect
trophy noun
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
boost nounverb
noun
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
snag nounverb
noun
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
aloft adjective
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
avert verb
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
bigot noun
A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.
cliché noun
An overused phrase or expression that has lost its originality or impact.
dent nounverb
verb
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.
empathy noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
enslave verb
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.
headstrong adjective
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.
horrified adjective
Filled with horror or shock.
innate adjective
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something.
lag nounverb
verb
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.
longevity noun
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.
ransom nounverb
verb
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.
singe verb
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.
stopgap noun
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.
tiny adjective
Very small in size or amount; miniature.
undermine verb
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.
pervert noun
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.
impressionable adjective
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.
bland adjective
Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion.
shortcoming noun
A fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be.
infinitesimal adjective
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.
intrepid adjective
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations
depraved adjective
Morally bad or evil