Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.
audio
1922 of1944 Good /
Big
noun
gobs -
A lot of
For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.
audio
1923 of1944 Other /
Body
adjective
bleary -
(of the eyes) unfocused or filmy from sleep or tiredness
Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.
audio
1924 of1944 Other /
Entice
adjective
spellbound -
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.
audio
1925 of1944 Bad /
Disorganized
nounverb noun
scribble -
A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly
My doctor's signature looks so much like a scribble that I couldn't even identify the letters in his name.
audio
1926 of1944 Bad /
Dishonest
noun
extortion -
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.
audio
1927 of1944 Other /
Desire
noun
penchant -
A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Mario had a penchant for gambling and frequently lost all of his money each time.
audio
1928 of1944 Good /
Calm
verb
mosey -
Walk or move in a leisurely manner
With all the time in the world, Corey moseyed down the street.
audio
1929 of1944 Good /
Happy
noun
mirth -
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.
audio
1930 of1944 Other /
Body
adjective
snug -
Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold
To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.
audio
1931 of1944 Other /
Move
verb
flit -
Move swiftly and lightly
The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.
audio
1932 of1944 Other /
Body
nounverb noun
tingle -
A slight prickling or stinging sensation
The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.
