noun

See verb

2005 of 3118

Bad / Mistake

audio

stumble - An act of stumbling

Shane took a stumble when he tripped over a large rock on the sidewalk.

noun

2006 of 3118

Good / Energy

Url audio

breakthrough - A sudden, important discovery or development.

He had a creative breakthrough that helped finish the novel.

adjective

2007 of 3118

Bad / Unhappy

audio

glum - Unhappy and quiet

Davis was glum because he was alone for the holidays.

verb

2008 of 3118

Other / Inward

Url audio

repent - To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.

He decided to repent for his past mistakes and bad behavior by asking others for forgiveness and working hard to be a better person.

noun

2009 of 3118

Bad / War

audio

mayhem - Violent and chaotic disorder

After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.

adjective

2010 of 3118

Other / Other

Url audio

symbolic - Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.

The dove is symbolic of peace and hope.

verb

See noun

2011 of 3118

Other / Light

audio

glaze - Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish

Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.

adjective

2012 of 3118

Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

despondent - Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm

Bill was despondent after failing the test that he had studied so hard for.

noun

2013 of 3118

Good / Smart

Url audio

maven - A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area.

She's a fashion maven who always knows the next big trend before it hits.

noun

2014 of 3118

Good / Friendly

audio

buddy - A close friend

George did everything with his best friend Bill, and it was wonderful to have such a close buddy, someone he knew he could always count on.

noun

2015 of 3118

Bad / Attack

Url audio

vandalism - An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.

Spraying paint on historical monuments is considered a serious act of vandalism

verb

See noun

2016 of 3118

Other / Sound

audio

whine - Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.