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1429 of 2001
Other / Shape

noun

prong - Each of two or more projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork

Forks come in many versions, some with varying numbers of prongs used for different tasks.

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1430 of 2001
Other / Inward

adjective

staid - Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous

Jill liked Bob, but she really wanted someone more dynamic and exciting, and Jill just couldn't see herself spending the rest of her life with someone so staid and kind of boring.

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1431 of 2001
Other / Move

verb

stampede - A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals

The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.

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1432 of 2001
Other / Light

adjective

radiance - Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone

When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.

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1433 of 2001
Good / Successful

adjective

phenomenal - Very remarkable; extraordinary

Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.

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1434 of 2001
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

cranky - Easily irritated or annoyed

New parents tend to lose sleep because they have to calm their cranky babies.

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1435 of 2001
Bad / Stupid

verb

blather - Talk long-windedly without making very much sense

Sally would blather on about pointless topics until people just walked away from her.

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1436 of 2001
Bad / Dishonest

verb

filch - Pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.

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1437 of 2001
Other / Other

noun

slogan - A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising

"Where's the Beef?" was originally a slogan by fast-food chain Wendy's and became so popular that the phrase is still used today.

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1438 of 2001
Good / Love

verb

nuzzle - Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth

Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.

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1439 of 2001
Good / Brave

adjective

plucky - Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

Mary's plucky personality made her determined to compete in the race despite being confined to a wheelchair.

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1440 of 2001
Bad / Disgusting

nounverb verb

puke - To vomit

It's better to puke into a toilet than into a sink because you can flush a toilet.