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Random35 — 60 words
bandy verb
To mention something a lot, usually without taking care or thinking too much about what is being said
fritter verb
To waste or squander time, money or resources.
languish verb
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
scoff verb
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
seethe verb
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
shudder verb
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
slither verb
To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
swerve verb
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.
trounce verb
To defeat heavily in a contest
chump noun
A foolish or easily deceived person
gewgaw noun
A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless
hotshot noun
An important or exceptionally able person
scam noun
A dishonest scheme; a fraud
scribble nounverb
verb
Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly
throng nounverb
verb
(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area)
dandy adjective
Excellent
glib adjective
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
posh adjective
Elegant or stylishly luxurious
skittish adjective
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
yucky adjective
Messy or disgusting
bonanza noun
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
vivid adjective
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
boondoggle noun
Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value
folly noun
An action that lacks good sense, and is foolish
fickle adjective
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
haven noun
A place of safety or refuge
vindictive adjective
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
gripe nounverb
verb
To complain about something that is bothering you
outburst noun
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger
bashful adjective
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
purgatory noun
An extremely unpleasant place or experience that causes suffering
gargle verb
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful
enchant verb
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure.
scatterbrained adjective
Disorganized and lacking in concentration.
intrigue nounverb
verb
To arouse curiosity and interest by unusual, new, and fascinating qualities
rouse verb
To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited
delude verb
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true
sprawling adjective
Spread out over a large area.
evade verb
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
spellbound adjective
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
apocalypse noun
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
whirl nounverb
noun
A rapid movement around and around
flirt nounverb
noun
A person who habitually flirts
rampage nounverb
noun
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people
abyss noun
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.
anachronism noun
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
choppy adjective
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.
devoid adjective
Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.
insignificant adjective
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
morale noun
The overall confidence, spirit, or mood of a person or group, especially during challenging times, with a level of enthusiasm and dedication.
nurture verb
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
tainted adjective
Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable.
milestone noun
A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement.
piecemeal adjective
Done in a series of steps, little by little, gradually over time.
pungent adjective
Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.
snare verb
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise
misguided adjective
Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning.
injustice noun
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly.
brisk adjective
Active, fast, and energetic.
entrap verb
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape.