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Random28 — 60 words
dawdle verb
To delay by taking more time than necessary
pander verb
To provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good, or reasonable.
plummet verb
To fall or drop straight down at high speed
refurbish verb
To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance.
swoop verb
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
yap verb
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.
blooper noun
An embarrassing error
crony noun
A close friend of someone; especially : a friend of someone powerful (such as a politician) who is unfairly given special treatment or favors
gulch noun
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
shambles noun
A state of total disorder
shenanigans noun
Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering
smut noun
Obscene language or matter
zest noun
Great enthusiasm and energy
puke nounverb
verb
To vomit
slouch nounverb
verb
Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
batty adjective
Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way
mawkish adjective
Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way
rickety adjective
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse
snag nounverb
verb
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
maverick noun
An unorthodox or independent-minded person
snob noun
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class
meek adjective
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
gouge verb
To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something.
timid adjective
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
charade noun
An act or event that is clearly false
skeptical adjective
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
optimum adjective
The best way to acheive the desired result
upgrade verb
To improve something to a higher level
relentless adjective
To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively
indulge verb
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do
belch nounverb
noun
The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.
slug nounverb
noun
A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pes
torment nounverb
noun
Severe physical or mental suffering
skid nounverb
noun
An act of skidding or sliding
admonish verb
To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.
aspiration noun
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
brute noun
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.
circuitous adjective
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
crust noun
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
digress verb
To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion
disperse verb
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
expendable adjective
Not essential, able to be used up or sacrificed without significant loss, easily replaced or not necessary for long-term use.
exuberance noun
An overflowing abundance of enthusiasm or joy.
glow nounverb
verb
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.
haul verb
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
idyllic adjective
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation.
intertwined adjective
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.
mere adjective
Barely enough or minimal — used to emphasize how small or unimportant something is.
repertoire noun
The range of skills, techniques, or knowledge that someone is capable of performing or using.
roomy adjective
Referring to an area, object, or place that feels generous in size and can accommodate many items or people.
shock nounverb
noun
A jarring event that causes surprise, disbelief, or emotional disturbance.
stride nounverb
verb
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
heretic noun
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
incendiary adjective
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.
motivated adjective
Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.
futility noun
the quality being ineffective, useless, unsuccessful, and achieving nothing.
pilfer verb
To steal, especially in small quantities
sacrilegious adjective
To treat something holy or important without respect.
skyrocket verb
To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success.
innovative adjective
Using new ideas or new ways of doing something.