noun

2017 of 3118

Other / Body

audio

paunch - A large or protruding abdomen or stomach

Chris was on vacation, so he didn't care that people could see his paunch stretching his shirt to the limits.

verb

2018 of 3118

Bad / Hostile

audio

mock - To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner

While the professor wrote the math formula on the board, one of the students mocked him behind his back as the other students laughed.

noun

2019 of 3118

Bad / Dirty

audio

clutter - A collection of things lying about in an untidy mass

While the room was a messy clutter of books, it did provide plenty of reading material.

adjective

2020 of 3118

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

steeped - Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief.

He grew up in a household steeped in music and creativity.

noun

2021 of 3118

Bad / Powerless

audio

pauper - A very poor person

Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.

noun

2022 of 3118

Bad / Small

Url audio

shortfall - An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.

Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.

verb

2023 of 3118

Other / Up+Down

audio

rouse - To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited

When the alarm rang, Dan couldn't rouse himself up from sleep because he had been out drinking the night before.

verb

2024 of 3118

Good / New

audio

refurbish - To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance.

After finding the used piece of furniture, Joel refurbished it so that it looked brand new.

noun

2025 of 3118

Bad / Unfriendly

Url audio

nuisance - A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.

It’s such a nuisance when the internet cuts out during a video call.

verb

See noun

2026 of 3118

Good / Happy

audio

guffaw - To laugh very loudly and heartily

When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.

noun

2027 of 3118

Good / Friendly

Url audio

loyalty - A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.

Her loyalty to the company was rewarded with a well-deserved promotion.

adjective

2028 of 3118

Good / Brave

audio

gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.