A-Z-16 — Words

To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.

To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation

For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with

To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze

A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc

A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

Tell an unimportant lie

Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited

Smelling extremely unpleasant

A deceptive action that someone tries to fool others into believing that he takes it seriously

To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

Intense and passionate feeling

Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Amazingly good; wonderful

Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict

Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.

Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

Very unlikely to be true, and difficult to believe

A deceptive outward appearance.

The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Something that can cause death.

An accomplishment that required skill, strength or courage.

Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on

A lie, typically an unimportant one

A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.

To put out a flame, fire, or light.

An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy.

Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at.

A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.

A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

A children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands; or something that is too good to be true or seems unreal.

Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom.

Extremely good or excellent; wonderful.

Extremely interesting or captivating.

Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power.

Reasonable or likely to work effectively.

Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.

Able to conceive children or reproduce – used for people, animals, or plants that can easily produce offspring.

Cheerful and joyful in spirit or appearance.

In a highly excited or frantic manner, often due to intense emotion or urgency.

The parties, meals, and other social activities where people celebrate a special occasion

To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or stumble; to hesitate in action, purpose, or speech.

Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources.

Not plain or ordinary; ornamental and decorative

Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish.

Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties.

Imaginary, not real, made up and not true.

Being restless, impatient, and uneasy, and making small bodily movement that reveals that condition.

Something that is made to seem real or true, sometimes in order to trick someone.

Very unusual, exceptional or remarkable.