fragment -
A small piece that's come off a larger whole
When we went on the picnic, we found a fragment of a meteor that had hit that spot thousands of years ago.
verb
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Other /
Slowly
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wander -
To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way
On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.
adjective
3015 of 3209
Bad /
Unfriendly
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nippy -
(of the weather) rather cold; chilly
Ryan tugged at his jacket to protect himself from the nippy winter weather.
verb
3016 of 3209
Bad /
Aggressive
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coerce -
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.
adjective
3017 of 3209
Bad /
Weak
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tepid -
Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.
The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.
verb
See noun
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Other /
Sound
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howl -
To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.
The dog howled loudly at the moon.
verb
3019 of 3209
Bad /
Aggressive
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squash -
To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.
The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.
noun
See verb
3020 of 3209
Bad /
Angry
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rant -
A spell of ranting; a tirade
His coworkers were forced to sit there and listen to Bob's angry rant about the summer heat.
adjective
3021 of 3209
Other /
Wet
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moisturized -
To make something, especially the skin, less dry.
As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.
verb
See noun
3022 of 3209
Other /
Wet
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drizzle -
Rain lightly
The rain drizzled onto his windshield, but not enough for him to turn on the wipers.
noun
3023 of 3209
Bad /
Steal
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extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
adjective
3024 of 3209
Bad /
Powerless
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penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
