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Random13 — 60 words
pounce
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey (verb)
swoop
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air (verb)
brunt
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing (noun)
rookie
A beginner who has little or no experience. (noun)
smudge
A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something (noun)
thud
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground (noun)
yokel
A naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town (noun)
sizzle
(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking (verb)
spoof
Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect (verb)
colicky
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines (adjective)
cruddy
Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy. (adjective)
grouchy
Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining (adjective)
nifty
Particularly good, skillful, or effective (adjective)
ramshackle
(especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair (adjective)
grimace
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement (verb)
onslaught
A fierce or destructive attack (noun)
woe
Great sorrow or distress (noun)
plucky
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties (adjective)
tedium
The state of being tedious (noun)
gruesome
Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury: (adjective)
holler
(of a person) give a loud shout or cry (verb)
horrendous
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible (adjective)
betray
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy (verb)
rugged
(of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface (adjective)
reverberate
For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo. (verb)
antics
Funny, silly, or strange behavior (noun)
rage
A very strong feeling of anger (noun)
deadlock
A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences (noun)
cumbersome
Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy (adjective)
indulge
To allow yourself to do something that you enjoy, even when it may not be the best thing for you to do (verb)
asinine
Very stupid or silly (adjective)
cliffhanger
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next (noun)
apologetic
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem (adjective)
shrouded
Something that is covered or hidden (adjective)
breathtaking
Extremely beautiful or stunning, leaving one in awe. (adjective)
coherent
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought. (adjective)
controversial
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument. (adjective)
exorbitant
Beyond what is fair, usual, or expected. (adjective)
invasion
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country: (verb)
fascinating
Extremely interesting or captivating. (adjective)
freak
very unusual and unexpected (adjective)
intertwined
Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way. (adjective)
outskirts
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated. (noun)
residue
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up. (noun)
ruse
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives. (noun)
significant
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance. (adjective)
slip
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally. (verb)
snack
To eat a small amount of food, typically between regular meals. (verb)
subservient
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive. (adjective)
taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech. (adjective)
wreck
To destroy of severely damage something. (verb)
gather
To bring together and collect into one place from many scattered places. (verb)
vertigo
A feeling of being off-balance, dizzy, and spinning. (noun)
bootcamp
A type of physical training that consists of many different types of exercise; or a short course of intensive study designed to provide someone with new skills (noun)
hilarious
Extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter (adjective)
aversion
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something. (noun)
mercy
The act of showing forgiveness and compassion. (noun)
heartbroken
Very sad and upset, usually from experiencing a great loss. (adjective)
entrap
To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape. (verb)
extraordinary
Very unusual, exceptional or remarkable. (adjective)