adjective

13 of 60

Good / Big

whopping - Very large

The veterinarian could barely lift up the cat who must have weighed a whopping 80 pounds.

adjective

14 of 60

Other / Body

pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

verb

See noun

15 of 60

Good / Exciting

thrill - Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

The massive roller coaster thrilled the thousands of people at the amusement park on a daily basis.

verb

16 of 60

Bad / Angry

Url

sever - Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.

After the heated argument, he decided to sever ties with his former business partner for good.

adjective

17 of 60

Bad / Disorganized

slipshod - (typically of a person or method of work) characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization

The workers who were hired to build the house were cheaper, but their work was slipshod, incomplete, and dangerous.

verb

18 of 60

Bad / Dislike

loathe - To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

Jerry and Newman loathed each other so much that their frequent arguments could be heard down the hall.

noun

19 of 60

Bad / Dangerous

Url

tinderbox - A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.

During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.

noun

20 of 60

Good / Busy

Url

errand - A short trip taken to accomplish a specific task, usually on someone’s behalf.

My mother sent me on an errand to pick up a package from the post office.

verb

See noun

21 of 60

Other / Move

swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

noun

22 of 60

Bad / Crazy

Url

lunacy - Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results

When Edwin Hubble suggested in 1922 that most of the little dots in the sky are entire galaxies, most scientists thought that the idea was sheer lunacy.

noun

23 of 60

Bad / Small

blip - An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend

The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.

adjective

24 of 60

Bad / Weak

lackluster - Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.