A-Z-46 — Words

To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.

A very bad smell

A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place

Short stalks of growth

A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place

Prevent from growing or developing properly

Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous

Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes

(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation

Trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall

To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion

Have a strong unpleasant smell

A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place

Extremely impressive

To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm

Strong and solid and unlikely to break

Extremely beautiful or attractive

An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal

To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat

To step on something with force.

Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money

An attitude that commands respect

Unable to move.

To bend one's body forwards and downwards

Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal

Determined not to change your opinion or attitude

A secret store of something

An action displaying spectacular skill and daring

An act of stumbling

A strong unpleasant smell; a stench

A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief.

Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.

Someone who is very particular or fussy about a specific thing.

Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.

A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently.

Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.

To design or shape something to reduce resistance to motion for speed or smooth flow; or to improve the efficiency of a process by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.

Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.

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.

To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

Demanding high standards: Requiring strict attention to detail or high levels of accuracy.

To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.

Rising or falling at a sharp angle.

A lack of intelligence or the ability to think and understand clearly.

The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation

A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.

Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.

A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.

Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.

To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.

To shock or surprise you so much that you cannot think properly for a while..