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Random10 — 60 words
fritter
To waste or squander time, money or resources. (verb)
jut
To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something (verb)
slobber
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth (verb)
spurn
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt (verb)
straddle
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something. (verb)
druthers
A person's preference in a matter (noun)
fetish
A form of desire in which gratification is linked to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc (noun)
burp
To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way (verb)
flabbergasted
To be surprised, amazed, or shocked very unexpectedly (adjective)
garish
Clothing that is unusually different, bright and showy (adjective)
jittery
Nervous or unable to relax (adjective)
measly
Contemptibly small or few (adjective)
pomp
Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event (noun)
shoo
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them. (verb)
chat
Talk in a friendly and informal way (verb)
eerie
Strange and frightening (adjective)
stigma
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person (noun)
smuggle
To move goods illegally into or out of a country (verb)
drudgery
Hard, menial, or dull work (noun)
nasty
Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating (adjective)
prosper
To succeed in material terms; be financially successful (verb)
irate
Angry and displeased (adjective)
instigate
To cause an event or situation to happen by starting some actions (verb)
wimpy
Fearful and lacking courage (adjective)
abrupt
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way (adjective)
revenge
Harm done to someone in return for harm being done in the past (noun)
rift
A tear causing two parts of something to separate (noun)
wary
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. (adjective)
scrutiny
Careful examination of someone or something (noun)
deflect
To direct attention away from a topic (verb)
crevice
A narrow opening in a rock or a wall resulting from a split or crack. (noun)
animosity
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred (noun)
endearing
Arousing feelings of affection or admiration (adjective)
mundane
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting (adjective)
crucial
Of central and extreme importance (adjective)
untenable
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism (adjective)
flicker
An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness (noun)
ooze
The sluggish flow of a fluid (noun)
schmooze
A long and intimate conversation (noun)
yelp
A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm (noun)
muzzle
A device, usually an arrangement of straps or wires, placed over an animal's mouth to prevent the animal from biting, eating, etc. (noun)
augment
To improve or enhance the value, quality, or amount of something. (verb)
circuitous
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout. (adjective)
clairvoyant
Having the supposed ability to perceive things beyond normal human senses, especially future events (psychic). (adjective)
escort
To accompany someone to a place, especially for protection or as a courtesy. (verb)
evoke
To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind. (verb)
hangover
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue. (noun)
shortcut
A simplified way to complete a task, often by bypassing steps in a process; or a path or way that reduces the usual time or distance required to reach a destination. (noun)
sketchy
Poorly constructed or done carelessly, often rushed or low-quality. (adjective)
tainted
Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable. (adjective)
incline
A slope or slant, especially a surface that is changed from a horizontal position (noun)
sidestep
To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it. (verb)
treachery
A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal. (noun)
waver
To go back and forth between choices or opinions. (verb)
vigil
Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep. (noun)
undercover
Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information. (adjective)
personable
Friendly and easy to get along with (adjective)
potent
Strong, powerful, and effective (adjective)
amnesia
A total or partial loss of memory (noun)
indiscriminate
Not showing careful choice or planning, often resulting in harmful results (adjective)