niche -
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.
verb
1058 of 1578
Bad /
Hostile
Url
audio
shame -
To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.
The media shamed the mayor when it revealed that he had accepted a bribe.
verb
1059 of 1578
Bad /
Disorganized
Url
audio
fray -
To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.
The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.
noun
1060 of 1578
Bad /
Unhappy
audio
chagrin -
Being unhappy and disappointed as a result of a failure or mistake
Paul felt chagrin when he missed the field goal that would have won the football game.
noun
See verb
1061 of 1578
Bad /
Dishonest
audio
fink -
An unpleasant or contemptible person
Randall was the fink of the office who everyone tried to avoid.
adjective
1062 of 1578
Bad /
Small
audio
niggling -
Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way
As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.
adjective
1063 of 1578
Bad /
Uncomfortable
audio
squeamish -
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood
Nico was so squeamish about receiving a flu shot that he broke out into a sweat.
adjective
1064 of 1578
Bad /
Afraid
Url
audio
terrifying -
Very frightening and causing extreme fear.
I don't like going on roller coasters, because even though others find them exciting, I find them terrifying.
verb
1065 of 1578
Bad /
Steal
Url
audio
bamboozle -
To cheat or fool.
When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.
verb
1066 of 1578
Bad /
Hurt
audio
bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
verb
1067 of 1578
Bad /
Hostile
Url
audio
undermine -
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.
Constant criticism from a parent or a boss can undermine a person's self-esteem.
verb
1068 of 1578
Bad /
Unfriendly
Url
audio
peck -
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
She gave her grandmother a quick peck on the cheek.
