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Random17 — 60 words
bash
To hit hard and forcefully (verb)
dillydally
To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision (verb)
mock
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner (verb)
whisk
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly (verb)
gulch
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream (noun)
hooey
Nonsense, foolish, and wrong (noun)
smut
Obscene language or matter (noun)
spree
A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind (noun)
wimp
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person (noun)
drizzle
Rain lightly (verb)
jab
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed (verb)
rant
Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way (verb)
squint
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light (verb)
amok
to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner (adjective)
clumsy
Awkward in movement or in handling things (adjective)
motley
Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate (adjective)
slimy
Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime (adjective)
snafu
A confused or chaotic state; a mess (noun)
bloated
(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas (adjective)
sourpuss
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person (noun)
absurd
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate (adjective)
unflappable
Having or showing calmness in a crisis (adjective)
atrocity
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury (noun)
wink
Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting (verb)
ingenuity
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive (noun)
candid
Truthful and straightforward; frank (adjective)
ambush
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them: (verb)
preposterous
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. (adjective)
optimum
The best way to acheive the desired result (adjective)
pugnacious
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people (adjective)
desolate
A place that is empty and without people (adjective)
amiable
Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like (adjective)
bluff
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something (noun)
swarm
A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones (noun)
afflicted
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical. (adjective)
antiquated
Belonging to an earlier period in history; obsolete. (adjective)
cognizant
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action. (adjective)
compulsive
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition. (adjective)
divisive
Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony. (adjective)
fitness
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition (noun)
jarring
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect. (adjective)
jolly
Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor. (adjective)
logjam
A situation where progress is halted due to a buildup of problems, delays, or obstacles. (noun)
picky
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please. (adjective)
rampant
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread. (adjective)
raw
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form. (adjective)
retrospect
The act of reflecting on or considering past actions, experiences, or situations. (noun)
semblance
The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it. (noun)
shame
The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace. (noun)
sprint
A short race at full speed, usually over a short distance; or a burst of speed or effort for a brief period. (noun)
subside
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level. (verb)
unleash
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction. (verb)
vandalism
An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property. (noun)
suave
Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way. (adjective)
decay
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged. (verb)
spotlight
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it. (verb)
methodical
Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way. (adjective)
visionary
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way. (noun)
respite
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. (noun)
scorching
Very hot. (adjective)