audio

2029 of 2066
Other / Sound

nounverb noun

clatter - A continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other

The clatter of falling dishes echoed across the room.

audio

2030 of 2066
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

shun - Persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution

When David tried to join in the conversation at the club, they ignored him, and he suspected that he was being shunned because he had a different religion than they did.

audio

2031 of 2066
Bad / Unfriendly

nounverb verb

rebuke - Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.

audio

2032 of 2066
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

rebuff - Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner

Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.

audio

2033 of 2066
Good / Exciting

verb

revel - Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing

Elmore and his friends reveled in his purchase of a new house by throwing a party.

audio

2034 of 2066
Bad / Attack

noun

vendetta - A blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family

As the final act of his vendetta against Rugen, Inigo pulled out his sword and said, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

audio

2035 of 2066
Good / Exciting

adjective

galore - In abundance

After receiving her $5 allowance, Cynthia wanted to spend it at the store where there was candy galore.

audio

2036 of 2066
Other / Move

verb

lurch - Make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger

The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.

audio

2037 of 2066
Bad / Dishonest

verb

foist - Impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on

Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.

audio

2038 of 2066
Good / Beautiful

adjective

voluptuous - Having to do with the soft, curved, and attractive feminine body

The actress got her acting roles more for her voluptuous body than from her acting abilities

audio

2039 of 2066
Bad / Attack

noun

kibosh - Put an end to; dispose of decisively

Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.

audio

2040 of 2066
Other / Slow

verb

clog - An encumbrance or impediment

Jim's trip was delayed unexpectedly when he encountered a boulder that clogged his path on the road.