Random38 — Words

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Random38 — 60 words
imbibe
To drink a liquid, usually alcohol. (verb)
ogle
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way (verb)
pummel
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s). (verb)
rook
To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them (verb)
squabble
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter (verb)
stymie
To prevent or hinder the progress of something. (verb)
culprit
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed (noun)
hick
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial (noun)
hooligan
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang (noun)
peeve
A cause of annoyance (noun)
smithereens
Small pieces (noun)
quip
Make a witty remark (verb)
shriek
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement (verb)
sprawl
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way (verb)
cockeyed
Crooked or askew; not level; or an idea that is crazy or foolish. (adjective)
crappy
Of extremely poor quality (adjective)
slogan
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising (noun)
smash
Violently break (something) into pieces (verb)
loony
Crazy or silly (adjective)
pandemonium
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar (noun)
debacle
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco (noun)
glorious
Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration. (adjective)
stray
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place (verb)
thriller
A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag (noun)
trepidation
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen (noun)
timid
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened (adjective)
spurious
False and incorrect (adjective)
precarious
Not safe and likely to fall or fail (adjective)
blemish
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something. (noun)
intimidating
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety (adjective)
negligent
To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done (adjective)
succulent
Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids (adjective)
impudent
Rude and not showing respect (adjective)
trophy
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition (noun)
boost
A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement (noun)
snag
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback (noun)
aloft
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended. (adjective)
avert
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation. (verb)
bigot
A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles. (noun)
cliché
An overused phrase or expression that has lost its originality or impact. (noun)
dent
To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure. (verb)
empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. (noun)
enslave
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom. (verb)
headstrong
Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise. (adjective)
horrified
Filled with horror or shock. (adjective)
innate
Inherent or built-in as a fundamental part of something. (adjective)
lag
To fall behind in progress, performance, or development. (verb)
longevity
The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional. (noun)
ransom
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation. (verb)
singe
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire. (verb)
stopgap
A quick fix that solves a problem temporarily but not permanently. (noun)
tiny
Very small in size or amount; miniature. (adjective)
undermine
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support. (verb)
pervert
To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course. (noun)
impressionable
Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve. (adjective)
bland
Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion. (adjective)
shortcoming
A fault or weakness that makes someone or something less successful or effective than they should be. (noun)
infinitesimal
Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured. (adjective)
intrepid
Extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations (adjective)
depraved
Morally bad or evil (adjective)