A-Z-48 — Words

Not easily letting go or giving up. (verb)

(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air (verb)

To contaminate or pollute something. (verb)

To twist together into a confused mass (verb)

To report and tell about another's wrongdoing (verb)

To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall (verb)

To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently (verb)

Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material (noun)

Used to refer to something whose name one has forgotten, does not know, or does not wish to mention (noun)

Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change (noun)

Faint from extreme emotion (verb)

(of a crowd) fill or be present in (a place or area) (verb)

In bad taste (adjective)

Having a flavor that is pleasantly strong and sharp (adjective)

Showy but cheap and of poor quality (adjective)

The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace (adjective)

Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered (adjective)

Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm. (adjective)

The state of being tedious (noun)

(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming. (verb)

A violent windy storm (noun)

To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture (verb)

Too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous (adjective)

To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations. (verb)

To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks (verb)

Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure (verb)

An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child (noun)

Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy (adjective)

A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionag (noun)

For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously (verb)

To cause somone to feel extreme fear (verb)

Holding tightly onto a opinion or goal in a determined way (noun)

A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words (adjective)

A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons (adjective)

To steadily alternative between a large and small size (verb)

A feeling of extreme fear (noun)

Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money (adjective)

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals (noun)

The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility (noun)

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure (noun)

Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea. (adjective)

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech. (adjective)

Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal. (noun)

A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure. (noun)

Contaminated or spoiled, often by exposure to something harmful or undesirable. (adjective)

Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible. (adjective)

Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late. (adjective)

A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics. (noun)

Revealing or indicating something hidden or secret, showing the inner nature of something. (adjective)

Liable to sudden changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable in temperament. (adjective)

Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification. (adjective)

Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing. (adjective)

Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true. (adjective)

Waiting nervously for something to happen. (noun)

The combined power of a group working together that is greater than when they are working separately. (noun)

Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble. (adjective)

To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them (verb)

Very frightening and causing extreme fear. (adjective)

A subject or activity that is a change in direction, and different than the one you had been doing. (noun)

Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation (adjective)