The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.
verb
266 of 690
Bad /
Dishonest
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
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.
verb
267 of 690
Other /
Move
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lurch -
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.
verb
268 of 690
Other /
Squeeze
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prod -
To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something
Betty was a bit shy, but when her teacher and classmates prodded her, she showed off her beautiful voice in front of the whole school.
verb
269 of 690
Other /
Up-Down
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plunge -
To quickly fall a long way down
When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .
verb
270 of 690
Bad /
Aggressive
audio
hamper -
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.
verb
271 of 690
Other /
Wet
audio
gurgle -
To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle
When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.
verb
272 of 690
Bad /
Attack
Url
audio
inflict -
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.
She didn’t mean to inflict emotional pain, but her harsh words hurt him deeply.
verb
273 of 690
Other /
Move
Url
audio
dispel -
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.
The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.
verb
274 of 690
Good /
Love
audio
enchant -
To cause someone to have feelings of great delight or pleasure.
For many decades, Queen Elizabeth has been able to enchant countless people with her charm.
verb
275 of 690
Good /
Flexible
Url
audio
conceal -
To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.
The detective concealed his gun in his briefcase when he walked into the building.
verb
276 of 690
Bad /
Aggressive
Url
audio
interrogate -
To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.
The detective had to interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth about the crime.
