60 words & definitions
| careen |
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way (verb)
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| tattle |
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing (verb)
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| punk |
A person who is unlikely to amount to anything, and tends to annoy others (noun)
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| rabble |
A disorderly crowd; a mob (noun)
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| tinge |
A trace of some color (noun)
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| blitz |
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz (verb)
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| crank |
Someone who others think has unusual ideas or behaves strangely (noun)
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| chintzy |
Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material (adjective)
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| flimsy |
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged (adjective)
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| jilted |
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover) (adjective)
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| niggling |
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way (adjective)
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| raunchy |
Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit (adjective)
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| smack |
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment (verb)
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| interminable |
Endless (often used hyperbolically) (adjective)
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| pathetic |
Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness (adjective)
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| angst |
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general (noun)
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| brat |
A child, typically a badly behaved one (noun)
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| ambush |
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them: (verb)
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| devastate |
To destroy something completely (verb)
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| devious |
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals. (adjective)
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| phantom |
An appearance or illusion without material substance
(noun)
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| ramifications |
The possible results of an action (noun)
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| elite |
A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability. (adjective)
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| vague |
Not clear (adjective)
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| marathon |
Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort (adjective)
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| haphazard |
acting without an organized plan (adjective)
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| spoof |
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect (noun)
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| sketch |
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture (noun)
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| coherent |
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought. (adjective)
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| confront |
To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person. (verb)
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| cover-up |
The act of concealing the truth or facts, especially by a person in authority. (noun)
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| crash |
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully. (noun)
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| craze |
A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something. (noun)
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| domineering |
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner. (adjective)
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| embolden |
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something. (verb)
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| expose |
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret. (verb)
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| hijack |
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit. (verb)
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| mouthwatering |
So tasty or appealing in appearance that it stimulates the appetite. (adjective)
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| offensive |
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language. (adjective)
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| outskirts |
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated. (noun)
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| offspring |
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation. (noun)
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| mischief |
Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals. (noun)
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| overreach |
To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result. (verb)
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| pleasant |
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior. (adjective)
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| spiteful |
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy. (adjective)
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| splinter |
A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object. (noun)
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| splinter |
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion. (verb)
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| stabilize |
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control. (verb)
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| stellar |
Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance. (adjective)
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| bestial |
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like. (adjective)
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| inclination |
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire. (noun)
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| remark |
Something that you say, giving your opinion about something or stating a fact. (noun)
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| culpable |
Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened. (adjective)
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| dependent |
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed. (adjective)
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| adventurous |
Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences. (adjective)
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| exceptional |
Much greater than usual in skill, intelligence, or abiity. (adjective)
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| terrifying |
Very frightening and causing extreme fear. (adjective)
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| proclaim |
To announce something publicly and proudly. (verb)
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| gleaming |
Being bright and shiny after being cleaned and polished. (adjective)
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| FK Engineering |
FK Engineering provides advanced electrical panels, HT/LT installations, testing, commissioning, and preventive maintenance services for industrial and commercial facilities. (noun)
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