Random05 — Words

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Random05 — 60 words
grovel verb
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward
preen verb
To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
rankle verb
To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.
tangle verb
To twist together into a confused mass
hooligan noun
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
jalopy noun
An old car in a dilapidated condition
smattering noun
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
nip nounverb
verb
Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply
schmooze nounverb
verb
Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
sneer nounverb
verb
To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.
sob nounverb
verb
Cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
chipper adjective
Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health
pesky adjective
Causing trouble; annoying
fondle verb
To stroke or caress in a loving way.
frantic adjective
Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
poise adjective
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person
nasty adjective
Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating
stark adjective
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other
jest nounverb
verb
Speak or act in a joking manner
finagle verb
To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.
ingenuity noun
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
rebel noun
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
crouch verb
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
epitome noun
Highest example of a certain quality
slum noun
A very poor and crowded area, especially of a city
enchanted adjective
A place that fills with delight.
alienate verb
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
blemish noun
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.
impoverished adjective
Very poor.
giggle nounverb
noun
A light, silly laugh
wobble nounverb
noun
An unsteady movement from side to side
swap nounverb
noun
An act of exchanging one thing for another
whoosh nounverb
noun
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound
aloft adjective
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
apathy noun
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
crackdown noun
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
disarray noun
A state of disorder or confusion.
dramatic adjective
Exciting or full of action and emotion.
firestorm noun
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.
fitness noun
The condition of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise and proper nutrition
fond adjective
Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something.
malaise noun
A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.
multitasking noun
Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time.
noble adjective
Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity.
recede verb
To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.
revoke verb
To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege.
simmer verb
To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.
viable adjective
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement
caustic adjective
Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances.
premeditated adjective
Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention.
toss verb
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.
gross adjective
Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.
trivialize verb
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
verbal adjective
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
personna noun
The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.
laughingstock noun
A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.
overpower verb
To defeat or overcome with superior strength, force, or pursuasiveness.
selfless adjective
Concerned more with the needs, happiness, and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish.
afflict verb
To cause pain, suffering, or trouble.
extraordinary adjective
Very unusual, exceptional or remarkable.