A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.
adjective
446 of 733
Other /
Fast
Url
audio
whirlwind -
Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.
We loved our whirlwind tour of so many European countries in one week.
verb
See noun
447 of 733
Other /
Shape
audio
lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
verb
See noun
448 of 733
Other /
Up+Down
audio
fling -
Throw or hurl forcefully
The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.
verb
449 of 733
Other /
Slowly
audio
wend -
To move slowly using an indirect route.
The hikers would wend their way across the rough terrain over the course of a day.
noun
450 of 733
Other /
Desire
Url
audio
inclination -
A tendency or preference toward something; a liking or desire.
She had an inclination to eat ice cream at the end of a meal.
verb
See noun
451 of 733
Other /
Light
Url
audio
eclipse -
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
His achievements in the field of philosophy eclipsed those who came before and after him.
adjective
452 of 733
Other /
Fast
Url
audio
impetuous -
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.
noun
See verb
453 of 733
Other /
Other
audio
nip -
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.
adjective
454 of 733
Other /
Other
audio
drastic -
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.
verb
455 of 733
Other /
Slowly
audio
slog -
To move with determination against difficult obstacles
After their boat got stuck in the swamp, Anne, Joyce, and Mary climbed out and slogged through the swamp for an hour before they got to solid land.
noun
456 of 733
Other /
Shape
audio
gulch -
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.
