Random49 — Words

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Random49 — 60 words
bobble verb
To lose one's grip (on a ball)
muffle verb
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
slink verb
To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner
slither verb
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
sully verb
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
ilk noun
Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense
ruckus noun
A disturbance or commotion
skirmish noun
A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war
glossy adjective
Shiny and smooth
squeamish adjective
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood
frivolous adjective
Not having any serious purpose or value
audacious adjective
To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking
dilemma noun
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
abysmal adjective
A deplorable, poor or inferior state.
harrowing adjective
Intensely distressing
toggle verb
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
niche noun
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
pernicious adjective
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
blot nounverb
verb
To stain with a discoloring substance.
prevail verb
To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious
indiscreet adjective
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
exploit verb
To take unfair advantage of
abandon verb
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
abuse nounverb
verb
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
surge nounverb
noun
A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide
peek nounverb
noun
A quick and typically furtive look
scheme nounverb
noun
A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means
adamant adjective
Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.
bandit adjective
A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.
bargain nounverb
verb
To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
breakthrough noun
A sudden, important discovery or development.
browse verb
To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.
buffer noun
A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.
crisp adjective
Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)
elaborate adjective
Detailed and complicated in design or planning.
embark verb
To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.
erroneous adjective
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
eventually adjective
Something that happens in the end, especially after a delay or a long time.
hobby noun
A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.
lament nounverb
verb
To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.
leeway noun
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
mighty adjective
Having great power or strength — physically or mentally strong.
maneuver nounverb
verb
To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.
overt adjective
Done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide or conceal.
pinnacle noun
The highest point or peak of something, usually representing the peak of success or achievement.
refuge noun
A place of safety or retreat that is well-designed, cultured, and comfortable, offering both peace and style.
reinforce verb
To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.
replenish verb
To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.
unnerving adjective
Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.
usurp verb
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.
versatile adjective
Capable of doing many things well; multi-talented
ravenous adjective
Extremely hungry; eager or craving something in an intense or insatiable way.
wisecrack noun
A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.
grimy adjective
Covered by dirt, dust, grease, or filth.
unforgiving adjective
Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.
snore verb
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
futility noun
the quality being ineffective, useless, unsuccessful, and achieving nothing.
responsible adjective
To have control and authority over something or someone and the duty of taking care of it
irresponsible adjective
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do
hiatus noun
A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence when something stops happening.