Other / Other

verb

See noun

1 of 62

Other / Other

audio

sketch - Make a rough drawing of

The art designer sketched a prototype of the new car model before the automotive company began production on it.

noun

2 of 62

Other / Other

Url audio

quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.

noun

3 of 62

Other / Other

audio

kilter - The proper or usual state or condition.

For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.

noun

4 of 62

Other / Other

audio

puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

adjective

5 of 62

Other / Other

audio

sultry - (of the air or weather) hot and humid

Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.

noun

See verb

6 of 62

Other / Other

audio

nip - A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite

Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.

noun

7 of 62

Other / Other

Url audio

bunch - A large amount or number of something.

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden, and they looked beautiful in a vase when her husband came home.

noun

8 of 62

Other / Other

audio

narrative - A story or a description of a series of events

As historians learned more about the ancient revolution, they gradually changed their narrative about what happened.

adjective

9 of 62

Other / Other

audio

vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.

adjective

10 of 62

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.

noun

11 of 62

Other / Other

Url audio

context - The circumstances or background information surrounding an event, statement, or idea that help explain its meaning.

In a different context, his joke might have been actually funny and not offensive.

adjective

12 of 62

Other / Other

audio

rustic - Relating to the countryside; rural

Lenny couldn't wait to get out of the city and visit his relatives in the rustic countryside.