adjective

2977 of 3013

Good / Strong

Url audio

imposing - Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence.

His deep voice and confident posture made him an imposing figure in the courtroom.

noun

2978 of 3013

Other / Shape

audio

brink - An extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope

Edwin stood on the brink of the cliff, only steps away from plummeting to the ground.

noun

See verb

2979 of 3013

Other / Move

Url audio

glance - To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.

He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.

adjective

2980 of 3013

Bad / Delay

audio

stagnate - Cease developing; become inactive or dull

The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.

verb

See noun

2981 of 3013

Other / Move

audio

sprinkle - Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)

The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.

verb

2982 of 3013

Good / Busy

audio

scamper - (especially of a small animal or child) To run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.

verb

2983 of 3013

Good / Friendly

audio

flatter - To express excessive compliments about someone, for personal gain.

Linda immediately recognized Jason's gushing compliments as an attempt to flatter her before asking her for a date.

adjective

2984 of 3013

Good / Brave

Url audio

adventurous - Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences.

He loved learning new techniques of programming, and he had an adventurous attitude and approach to computers.

noun

See verb

2985 of 3013

Other / Body

audio

burp - The noise made by air released from the stomach through the mouth

Joe realized he shouldn't have over-eaten at lunch when he felt the burp emerging from his mouth during his important job interview.

verb

2986 of 3013

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

fray - To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.

The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.

noun

See verb

2987 of 3013

Other / Move

audio

whoosh - A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound

Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.

verb

2988 of 3013

Bad / Dishonest

Url audio

exploit - To make full use of a resource or situation to one's advantage.

The company was accused of exploiting workers by paying them very low wages.