A-Z-42 — Words

To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear

To move similar things from one position or place to another.

To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution

To tell or signal (someone) to be silent

To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize

To quench or satisfy one's thirst

To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner

A person regarded as effeminate or cowardly

A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war

A person who avoids work or effort

A large number of things

(of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking

(of clothes) short and revealing

(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared

(of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy

(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral

Covered by or having the feel or consistency of slime

Loosen (something, especially a rope)

The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm

To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles

Make a rough drawing of

To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid

(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly

To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation

A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch

Ignoring the complexity of something by seeing it as much simpler than it really is.

Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.

For something to increase very quickly.

To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.

Being too thin

Attractively thin

To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand

Something that is covered or hidden

A hissing sound, as of food frying or cooking

The part of a rope or line that is not held taut; the loose or unused part

A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture

An act of skidding or sliding

A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation

A quick hit with the flat part of the hand

Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.

Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.

To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

Refers to actions or events that are performed or experienced at the same time, without any time between them.

To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.

Done by one person alone, without assistance or collaboration from others.

Poorly constructed or done carelessly, often rushed or low-quality.

A short, humorous play or performance, often done in a casual or comedic setting.

A high-rise structure that dominates the skyline.

To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.

A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.

To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.

Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.

To slope or lean in a particular direction.

To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it.

A person who plays a secondary but crucial role, often helping or supporting someone more prominent.

To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.

To cause something to be not straight or exact; to twist or distort.

To rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success.