Other

verb

349 of 759

Other / Desire

Url audio

evoke - To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.

The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.

verb

350 of 759

Other / Slow

audio

meander - (of a river or road) To follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

verb

351 of 759

Other / Body

audio

tiptoe - To walking on the front part of your foot in order to move very quietly

When Bill got home past midnight, he had to tiptoe around the house so as to not wake anybody up.

verb

See noun

352 of 759

Other / Up-Down

audio

slump - Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply, especially with a bent back

Hugo worked so hard that he slumped over on his desk instead of going home for the day.

verb

See noun

353 of 759

Other / Sound

audio

sizzle - (of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking

The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.

noun

354 of 759

Other / Up-Down

Url audio

avalanche - A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.

The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.

adjective

355 of 759

Other / Move

Url audio

incessant - Persistent and never-ending, especially referring to noise, activity, or behavior.

The incessant barking of the neighbor’s dog kept me awake all night.

noun

356 of 759

Other / Shape

Url audio

chasm - A wide difference in opinions, interests, or feelings between people or groups, or an actual deep split or gap in the earth.

A chasm of misunderstanding separated the husband and wife after the argument.

adjective

357 of 759

Other / Shape

Url audio

entangled - Caught or involved in something that is difficult to escape from.

He was entangled in mounting credit card debt, and he hoped there would be a way to break free from it.

verb

See noun

358 of 759

Other / Wet

audio

spurt - To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.

adjective

359 of 759

Other / Other

Url audio

symbolic - Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.

The dove is symbolic of peace and hope.

verb

360 of 759

Other / Move

Url audio

dispel - To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.

The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.