Random39 — Words

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Random39 — 60 words
flick
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger. (verb)
hobnob
To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status (verb)
dud
A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless (noun)
fiasco
A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way (noun)
flak
Strong criticism (noun)
glitch
A sudden, unexpected, and usually temporary malfunction of equipment such as a computer (noun)
heist
A robbery (noun)
mirth
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter (noun)
puffery
Exaggerated or false praise (noun)
wonk
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy (noun)
screech
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry (verb)
bogus
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted) (adjective)
scanty
Small or insufficient in quantity or amount (adjective)
scrappy
Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious (adjective)
smug
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements (adjective)
soggy
Wet and soft (adjective)
roly-poly
(of a person) having a round, plump appearance (adjective)
shatter
To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces (verb)
ordeal
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one (noun)
ferocious
Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent (adjective)
bravado
A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate (noun)
notorious
Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed (adjective)
fleeting
Lasting for a very short time (adjective)
vindictive
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge (adjective)
grasp
To seize and hold firmly (verb)
unravel
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads. (verb)
stunning
Extremely beautiful or attractive (adjective)
conjure
To make something appear (verb)
nincompoop
A stupid or foolish person (noun)
flawless
Perfect and without any imperfections (adjective)
marauder
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others (noun)
fib
A lie, typically an unimportant one (noun)
limp
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness (noun)
trek
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot (noun)
gasp
A convulsive catching of breath (noun)
mirage
An image that exists only in the mind and is not real. (noun)
bruise
A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage. (noun)
caliber
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character. (noun)
compatible
Capable of operating or functioning together; able to exist or work together without conflict. (adjective)
delirious
In a disturbed state of mind, often due to illness or fever, leading to confusion and hallucinations. (adjective)
disastrous
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering (adjective)
dispel
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear. (verb)
expedite
To complete or process something quickly and efficiently. (verb)
exposure
The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view. (noun)
noble
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity. (adjective)
maniac
Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior. (noun)
mar
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive. (verb)
paranoid
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions. (adjective)
qualms
A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision. (noun)
rupture
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body. (noun)
scapegoat
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault. (verb)
stellar
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance. (adjective)
stride
Progress or advancement: A significant step forward in development or improvement; or a long step or pace: A way of walking with long, decisive steps. (noun)
undoing
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined (noun)
upheaval
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder. (noun)
victim
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition (noun)
sucker
A person who is easy to fool and cheat. (noun)
ingrained
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change; deeply embedded and hard to remove. (adjective)
alluring
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. (noun)
fidelity
Faithfulness and loyalty by observing one's promises and duties. (noun)