audio

1417 of 2001
Other / Light

verb

twinkle - (of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.

audio

1418 of 2001
Other / Body

nounverb noun

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

audio

1419 of 2001
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

sniveling - Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people

Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.

audio

1420 of 2001
Good / Happy

nounverb verb

jest - Speak or act in a joking manner

Malcolm and his friends always jested and shared laughs with each other.

audio

1421 of 2001
Other / Other

adjective

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.

audio

1422 of 2001
Bad / Small

nounverb noun

peek - A quick and typically furtive look

Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.

audio

1423 of 2001
Good / Smart

noun

ingenuity - The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.

audio

1424 of 2001
Bad / Aggressive

verb

Picture

badger - To repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something.

Every time that Arnold asked Samantha to go out on a date, she would tell him firmly ‘No’. But each time he saw her, he would badger her again and again about wanting to go out, and again she said 'No!'

audio

1425 of 2001
Bad / Strange

adjective

quirky - Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits

With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.

audio

1426 of 2001
Bad / Stupid

adjective

inept - Having or showing no skill; clumsy

In his rookie debut, Omar seemed inept because he struck out every time he was at bat for his first 4 games, but then he improved, much to his and his team's relief.

audio

1427 of 2001
Good / Brave

noun

gumption - Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness

Jill had enough gumption inside her to raise her hand to object about what the speaker was saying, because she thought what was being said was totally stupid.

audio

1428 of 2001
Good / Beautiful

verb

festoon - To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.

When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.