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Random18 — 60 words
balk
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action. (verb)
cavort
To jump or dance around excitedly (verb)
conk
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object. (verb)
goad
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction (verb)
heckle
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse (verb)
jostle
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd (verb)
parry
To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove (verb)
thrash
To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently (verb)
wend
To move slowly using an indirect route. (verb)
glut
An excessively abundant supply of something (noun)
jalopy
An old car in a dilapidated condition (noun)
nerd
A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability (noun)
frazzled
To feel completely exhausted and worn out, and unable to think straight, after a great deal of mental or physical effort (adjective)
humongous
Huge; enormous (adjective)
mushy
Food that is very soft and wet (adjective)
sultry
(of the air or weather) hot and humid (adjective)
tempest
A violent windy storm (noun)
dwell
To live in or at a specified place (verb)
stamina
The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort (noun)
saga
A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic (noun)
folly
An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish (noun)
harsh
Cruel or severe (adjective)
glare
Strong and dazzling light (noun)
prey
Hunt and kill for food (verb)
charlatan
A person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people (noun)
gripe
To complain about something that is bothering you (verb)
racy
(of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually (adjective)
scamper
(especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement (verb)
lofty
Very high (adjective)
wispy
Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting (adjective)
unfazed
Not surprised or worried (adjective)
barrage
A continuous attack over a long period of time (noun)
tragic
Something very sad often involving suffering. (adjective)
upbeat
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic. (adjective)
abusive
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically. (adjective)
adversity
A difficult situation or time in one's life (noun)
diligent
Showing care and effort in one's work or duties (adjective)
debase
To reduce the quality or value of something (verb)
celebrity
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport (noun)
frown
A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness (noun)
squiggle
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way (noun)
guffaw
A very loud and hearty laugh (noun)
thrust
A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part (noun)
amorphous
Lacking a clear shape or form. (adjective)
crux
A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome. (noun)
dynasty
A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time. (noun)
fangs
Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom. (noun)
heavenly
Extremely pleasant or delightful. (adjective)
immense
Extremely large or vast in size, amount, or degree. (adjective)
intolerable
Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured; (adjective)
invasive
Tending to spread aggressively, often causing harm or disruption. (adjective)
misfit
Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place. (noun)
pushy
Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries. (verb)
sage
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance. (noun)
bothersome
Causing irritation or annoyance. (adjective)
victorious
Successful in overcoming a challenge or opponent, winning a victory, triumphant. (adjective)
defray
To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation. (verb)
manageable
Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with (adjective)
monstrous
Abnormally bad or shocking (adjective)
droplet
A very small drop of liquid. (noun)