A-Z-28 — Words

To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone (verb)

To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger (verb)

(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something (verb)

To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing (verb)

(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing (verb)

Violent and chaotic disorder (noun)

Soft, thick, pleasingly rich quality, often from vegetation (adjective)

In poor condition; shabby (adjective)

Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way (adjective)

An unorthodox or independent-minded person (noun)

Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements (verb)

(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality (adjective)

(of a river or road) To follow a winding course. (verb)

(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste (adjective)

A disease or ailment (noun)

Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward. (verb)

A soft glow or shine. (noun)

Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group. (verb)

To kill someone because of their beliefs (verb)

Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity (adjective)

Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm (adjective)

Killing a lot of people (verb)

A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music (noun)

Extremely beautiful or good (adjective)

Having a desire to do harm or evil to others. (adjective)

Behavior that is intended to deceive. (noun)

Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort (adjective)

Very large. (adjective)

A person who is crazy (noun)

A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others (noun)

Very comfortable and expensive (adjective)

A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity (noun)

Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something (noun)

A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight. (noun)

A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs (noun)

An act of killing a lot of people (noun)

A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature. (noun)

Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects. (adjective)

Crafty schemes or plots, especially intended to achieve something deceitful or underhanded; secret or complicated plans, often with a negative or manipulative goal. (noun)

A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics. (noun)

To speak harmful untruths about someone – to slander or defame, showing illwill. (verb)

Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful. (adjective)

Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority. (adjective)

A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations. (noun)

Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good. (adjective)

A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes. (noun)

Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions. (adjective)

A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area. (noun)

Generous and forgiving, kind and selfless, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful. (noun)

Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality. (adjective)

A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended. (noun)

To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end. (verb)

Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior. (noun)

To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive. (verb)

A condition of abundance, great ease and comfort. (noun)

Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance. (noun)

Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results (noun)

A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives. (noun)

Beauty, grandeur, dignity, and greatness that inspires awe and respect. (noun)

Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with (adjective)