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    Hostage

    Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
    A person who is captured and held prisoner and is threatened with injury if a demand is not met
    Dirt, grime or messy substance.
    A small amount of something
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    Vendetta

    A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
    A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
    A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family
    A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
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    Pounce

    (of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey
    To irritate and annoy someone
    To fail or make a mistake
    To show weakness or frailty under strain.
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    Nemesis

    A long-standing rival; an archenemy
    A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food
    A dog of no definable type or breed
    An ignorant or stupid person
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    Smother

    Make the sound and movement of vomiting
    Take money from (someone) by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them
    To cover something completely
    Pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way
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    Abusive

    Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
    Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
    Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
    Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
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    Zinger

    A foolish or easily deceived person
    An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
    A striking or amusing remark
    Great destruction or damage
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    Mangle

    Severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
    Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
    Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
    To lose one's grip (on a ball)
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    Vanquish

    Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
    Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
    To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.
    Defeat thoroughly
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    Apocalypse

    A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
    Severe and overwhelming shock or grief
    A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
    Disreputable or undesirable people
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