icky -
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful
The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.
audio
674 of1217 Bad /
Weak
adjective
untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
audio
675 of1217 Bad /
Aggressive
verb
oppress -
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.
During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.
audio
676 of1217 Bad /
Stupid
adjective
Picture
asinine -
Very stupid or silly
The candidate lost the election because during press conferences he made one asinine statement after another.
audio
677 of1217 Bad /
Unhappy
adjective
Picture
apologetic -
Feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem
When Bill realized that his mistake caused the company to lose millions of dollars, he wrote his manager an apologetic email.
audio
678 of1217 Bad /
Attack
noun
predator -
An animal that naturally preys on others
In the jungle, hyenas were always at the mercy of predators like lions.
audio
679 of1217 Bad /
Dishonest
verb
snatch -
Quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way
Lenny wanted to play with his brother's toy, so he tried to snatch it away from him.
audio
680 of1217 Bad /
Weak
noun
Picture
Mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
audio
681 of1217 Bad /
Dishonest
verb
Picture
Eavesdrop -
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
He tried to eavesdrop on the phone coversation of the person sitting next to him.
audio
682 of1217 Bad /
Aggressive
noun
Picture
Crackdown -
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.
audio
683 of1217 Bad /
Small
noun
sliver -
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.
Joe was on a diet, but he couldn't resist eating a sliver of cheese.
audio
684 of1217 Bad /
Strange
noun
Picture
Cheapskate -
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.
Even though he’s rich, he’s a total cheapskate when it comes to spending on others.
