Random01

60 words & definitions

badger verb
To repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something.
bungle verb
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently, leading to failure or an unsatisfactory outcome
dangle verb
To hang or swing loosely
gnash verb
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger
prance verb
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
scoff verb
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
concoction noun
A mixture of various ingredients or elements
gibberish noun
Unintelligible, confused, or meaningless speech or writing
muck noun
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
sap noun
A person who is likely to be taken advantage of, and who does not get respect
stupor noun
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
zilch noun
Having nothing
bluff nounverb
verb
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
gash nounverb
verb
Make a gash in; cut deeply
snub nounverb
verb
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
bawdy adjective
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.
brusque adjective
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
yucky adjective
Messy or disgusting
snag nounverb
verb
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
minuscule adjective
Very small, tiny or microscopic.
scorn nounverb
verb
Feel or express contempt or derision for
cataclysm noun
A large-scale and violent event in the natural world
atrocious adjective
Horrifyingly wicked
drastic adjective
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
serene adjective
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
swivel verb
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
astound verb
To cause others to be very surprised or shocked
momentous adjective
Important because of the effect it has on the future
taboo adjective
A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons
exclaim verb
To cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
scandal noun
An event that is considered so wrong that it shocks people
dab nounverb
noun
A small amount of something
swindle nounverb
noun
A fraudulent scheme or action
sketch nounverb
noun
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
ascetic adjective
Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.
auspicious adjective
Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.
anticlimax noun
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
burden nounverb
verb
To place a load or responsibility on someone.
crack nounverb
noun
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.
cynical adjective
Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.
elated adjective
Filled with joy, pride, or high spirits, often due to a sense of achievement or good news.
encounter nounverb
noun
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.
withstand verb
To remain firm in endurance or opposition.
folks noun
A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.
hug nounverb
noun
An act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a sign of affection, comfort, or greeting.
lag nounverb
noun
A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.
lucrative adjective
Highly rewarding or beneficial, especially in terms of money or success.
overreach verb
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result.
pardon verb
To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.
placate verb
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
shortchange verb
To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.
traverse verb
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.
hiccup nounverb
noun
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.
thunderbolt noun
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.
inventive adjective
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
heirloom noun
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
invigorating adjective
Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy
multitude noun
A large number of people or things
injustice noun
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly.
inferior adjective
Low in rank, status, imprtance, or quality.