straddle -
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.
adjective
1850 of 3118
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Bad
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abysmal -
A deplorable, poor or inferior state.
The living conditions in the slums were abysmal because the shelters were unsafe and there were no services to provide clean water and remove waste.
noun
See verb
1851 of 3118
Other /
Wet
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thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
adjective
1852 of 3118
Bad /
Disorganized
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absentminded -
Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.
When Bill sat by the shore watching the waves, he became so absentminded that he would forget to eat anything the whole day.
adjective
1853 of 3118
Bad /
Confused
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vague -
Not clear
Joe got into the car to drive to the nearest mountain, even though he had only a vague idea of how to get there.
verb
1854 of 3118
Other /
Move
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traverse -
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.
The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.
verb
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1855 of 3118
Good /
Smart
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finesse -
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.
noun
1856 of 3118
Good /
Exciting
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shindig -
A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something
The festive shindig was attended by everyone celebrating New Year's Eve.
verb
1857 of 3118
Other /
Body
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throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
adjective
1858 of 3118
Good /
Exciting
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engrossing -
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.
adjective
1859 of 3118
Bad /
Aggressive
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cutthroat -
Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways
The cutthroat competition between the 2 stores was so intense, that products were selling below cost.
noun
1860 of 3118
Bad /
Steal
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heist -
A robbery
Putting on their masks and loading their guns, the bank robbers knew the heist was imminent.
