verb

1933 of 2944

Other / Shape

Url audio

slant - To slope or lean in a particular direction.

The workers on the slanty room had to be very careful, and they were well aware that a slip would mean danger.

nounverb verb

See noun

1934 of 2944

Other / Move

Url audio

bump - To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt

I’m sorry I my car bumped into your car while I was parking, I admit I wasn't being careful enough.

noun

1935 of 2944

Other / Desire

Url audio

lust - A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.

He liked reading the old story about the prince who had a lust for power that drove him to betray even his closest allies.

nounverb noun

See verb

1936 of 2944

Good / Friendly

audio

swap - An act of exchanging one thing for another

Jay and Dave exchanged gifts during their gift swap.

adjective

1937 of 2944

Bad / Unhappy

audio

gloomy - Unhappy and without hope

Because he grew up as a poor and lonely orphan, Bill had to work very hard to get out of his gloomy moods where he only expected the worst to happen.

nounverb verb

See noun

1938 of 2944

Other / Sound

audio

grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.

adjective

1939 of 2944

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

caustic - Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances.

The caustic chemical spilled onto the floor and quickly started to eat away at the floor surface.

noun

1940 of 2944

Good / Strong

Url audio

caliber - The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.

The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.

verb

1941 of 2944

Good / Successful

audio

blossom - To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident.

A year after graduating law school, Wendy blossomed as an eloquent court attorney.

noun

1942 of 2944

Bad / Disgusting

Url audio

profanity - A form of speech that violates social or moral standards, particularly in relation to sacred or revered subjects.

The teacher had to address the use of profanity in the classroom after several students started swearing loudly.

noun

1943 of 2944

Bad / Unfriendly

Url audio

ingratitude - Lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something.

The politician was surprised by what he felt was ingratitude when his opponent was elected, after all the generous projects he had accomplished while in office.

verb

1944 of 2944

Other / Wet

Url audio

drip - To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.

Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.