Random42 — Words

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Random42 — 60 words
bask verb
To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.
cuddle verb
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
delve verb
To research or make painstaking inquiries into something
expunge verb
To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
grapple verb
To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with
jiggle verb
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down
ramble verb
To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.
scuff verb
To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.
skimp verb
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
laggard noun
A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others
nozzle noun
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
perch noun
A thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal rod or bar in a birdcage
prowess noun
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
belch nounverb
verb
To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
slouch nounverb
verb
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
snarl nounverb
verb
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
canny adjective
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
clad adjective
Clothed
glum adjective
Unhappy and quiet
boisterous adjective
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
grim adjective
Forbidding or uninviting
cajole verb
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
loot nounverb
verb
To steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot
twinkle verb
(of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
cherish verb
To protect and care for (someone) lovingly
catastrophe noun
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
thrust nounverb
verb
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
streak nounverb
verb
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
commotion noun
A state of confused and noisy disturbance
wriggle verb
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
vociferous adjective
To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly
novice noun
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject
articulate adjective
The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
wander verb
To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way
rejuvenate verb
To make somebody or something look or feel newer or younger
transcendent adjective
Extremely great, and ​going beyond the usual limits
thrifty adjective
Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money
chastise verb
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.
crude adjective
Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.
decadent adjective
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
derail verb
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
enthusiasm noun
A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.
erratic adjective
Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement.
impasse noun
A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.
offensive adjective
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
ornate adjective
Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.
retaliate verb
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return.
peculiar adjective
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.
tidy verb
To clean up or arrange things neatly.
falter verb
To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or stumble; to hesitate in action, purpose, or speech.
hillbilly noun
A person from a rural, mountainous area of the United States, especially the Appalachians. Can be used in an insulting manner.
shock nounverb
verb
To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.
toss verb
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.
relegate verb
To move someone or something to a less important role or status.
nonsense noun
Words or actions that are silly, stupid, make no sense, and have no meaning.
relic noun
An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.
manifesto noun
A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives.
pilfer verb
To steal, especially in small quantities
orchestrate verb
To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully
uproot verb
To remove or tear away from a native place or environment