A-Z-49 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-49 — 60 words
thwart
To prevent someone from accomplishing something (verb)
tinker
To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way, often to no useful effect (verb)
tinkle
To make a light, clear ringing sound (verb)
topple
To fall as a result of being unsteady or pushed. (verb)
totter
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse. (verb)
trammel
To hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting; to prevent freedom of action (verb)
thud
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground (noun)
thug
A violent person, especially a criminal (noun)
thump
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement (noun)
tiff
A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers (noun)
tinge
A trace of some color (noun)
tizzy
A state of nervous excitement or agitation (noun)
tipsy
Slightly drunk (adjective)
tousled
Disordered or disheveled (adjective)
tidbit
A small piece of tasty food (noun)
torment
Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering (verb)
trample
To tread on and crush (verb)
tirade
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation (noun)
trash
Damage or wreck (verb)
treacherous
Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions. (adjective)
toggle
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle (verb)
thrust
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction (verb)
torrent
A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid (noun)
travesty
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something (noun)
toxic
Containing or being something poisonous especially when capable of causing serious injury. (adjective)
timid
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened (adjective)
tranquil
Calm and peaceful and without noise (adjective)
tiresome
Making you feel annoyed or bored (adjective)
tragic
Something very sad often involving suffering. (adjective)
trance
A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm (noun)
tilt
For one side of an object to be lower than the other (verb)
tiptoe
To walking on the front part of your foot in order to move very quietly (verb)
transcendent
Extremely great, and ​going beyond the usual limits (adjective)
tingle
To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation (verb)
torment
Severe physical or mental suffering (noun)
trash
Discarded matter; refuse (noun)
thrust
A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part (noun)
tingle
A slight prickling or stinging sensation (noun)
thunderstruck
Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment. (adjective)
tiny
Very small in size or amount; miniature. (adjective)
tomboy
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports. (noun)
tossup
An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way. (noun)
touchy
Easily offended or sensitive to criticism or comments. (adjective)
traction
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress. (noun)
trailblazer
A person who is the first to do something, making a path for others to follow, an innovator or pioneer in a particular field or activity. (noun)
trauma
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event. (noun)
traverse
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration. (verb)
tidy
To clean up or arrange things neatly. (verb)
thunderbolt
A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news. (noun)
tinderbox
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict. (noun)
toss
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping. (verb)
treachery
A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal. (noun)
traumatized
Being severely shocked, disturbed, and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain. (adjective)
transitory
Not lasting, enduring, or permanent; temporay and lasting only a short time. (adjective)
throngs
A large, densely packed crowd. (adjective)
tolerate
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it. (verb)
transfixed
Unable to move or stop looking at something because you are so interested, surprised, or frightened (adjective)
trajectory
The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air (noun)
transparency
A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest. (noun)
traumatic
Causing severe and lasting emotional shock and pain. (adjective)