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Random39 — 60 words
flick verb
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
hobnob verb
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
dud noun
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless
fiasco noun
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way
flak noun
Strong criticism
glitch noun
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer
heist noun
A robbery
mirth noun
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
puffery noun
Exaggerated or false praise
wonk noun
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
screech nounverb
verb
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
bogus adjective
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)
scanty adjective
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount
scrappy adjective
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious
smug adjective
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
soggy adjective
Wet and soft
roly-poly adjective
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance
shatter verb
To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
ordeal noun
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
ferocious adjective
Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent
bravado noun
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
notorious adjective
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
fleeting adjective
Lasting for a very short time
vindictive adjective
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
grasp verb
To seize and hold firmly
unravel verb
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
stunning adjective
Extremely beautiful or attractive
conjure verb
To make something appear
nincompoop noun
A stupid or foolish person
flawless adjective
Perfect and without any imperfections
marauder noun
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
fib nounverb
noun
A lie, typically an unimportant one
limp nounverb
noun
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
trek nounverb
noun
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
gasp nounverb
noun
A convulsive catching of breath
mirage noun
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real.
bruise nounverb
noun
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.
caliber noun
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
compatible adjective
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict.
delirious adjective
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations.
disastrous adjective
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering
dispel verb
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.
expedite verb
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.
exposure noun
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.
noble adjective
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity.
maniac noun
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.
mar verb
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.
paranoid adjective
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
qualms noun
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision.
rupture nounverb
noun
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body.
scapegoat nounverb
verb
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
stellar adjective
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.
stride nounverb
noun
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps.
undoing noun
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
upheaval noun
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
victim noun
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
sucker noun
A person who is easy to fool and cheat.
ingrained adjective
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove.
alluring noun
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
fidelity noun
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.