Other

verb

673 of 745

Other / Move

audio

lurch - To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger

The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.

verb

See noun

674 of 745

Other / Light

audio

glaze - Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish

Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.

noun

See verb

675 of 745

Other / Body

audio

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

verb

676 of 745

Other / Sound

Url audio

honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

adjective

677 of 745

Other / Sound

audio

shrill - (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.

verb

678 of 745

Other / Move

Url audio

chuck - To throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.

adjective

679 of 745

Other / Inward

audio

mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

adjective

680 of 745

Other / Move

Url audio

urgent - Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.

The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.

noun

See verb

681 of 745

Other / Sound

audio

squeal - A long, high-pitched cry or noise

Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.

noun

682 of 745

Other / Up-Down

Url audio

avalanche - A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.

The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.

noun

683 of 745

Other / Shape

Url audio

groove - A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.

The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.

verb

684 of 745

Other / Sound

audio

yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.