A-Z-48 — Words

Not easily letting go or giving up.

(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air

To contaminate or pollute something.

To twist together into a confused mass

To report and tell about another's wrongdoing

To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall

To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently

Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material

Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention

Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change

Faint from extreme emotion

(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)

In bad taste

Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp

Showy but cheap and of poor quality

The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace

Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered

Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.

The state of being tedious

(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

A violent windy storm

To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous

To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy

A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag

For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously

To cause somone to feel extreme fear

Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way

A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words

A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons

To steadily alternative between a large and small size

A feeling of extreme fear

Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals

The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.

A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.

Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable.

Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.

Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.

A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.

Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something.

Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament.

Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.

Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing.

Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.

Waiting nervously for something to happen.

The combined power of a group working together that is greater than when they are working separately.

Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.

To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them

Very frightening and causing extreme fear.

A subject or activity that is a change in direction, and different than the one you had been doing.

Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation