Other

adjective

409 of 722

Other / Inward

audio

fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

noun

See verb

410 of 722

Other / Sound

audio

screech - A loud, harsh, piercing cry

When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.

verb

411 of 722

Other / Body

audio

pucker - To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.

Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.

verb

See noun

412 of 722

Other / Sound

audio

twang - An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture

Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.

verb

See noun

413 of 722

Other / Move

audio

smear - Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance

Caleb smeared cream cheese on his bagel to make it taste better.

adjective

414 of 722

Other / Fast

audio

ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time

The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.

verb

415 of 722

Other / Sound

audio

shush - To tell or signal (someone) to be silent

Annoyed by their loud conversation, Chuck shushed the couple behind him so he could enjoy the movie in peace.

noun

416 of 722

Other / Wet

Url audio

residue - Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.

After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.

noun

See verb

417 of 722

Other / Wet

audio

dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

verb

418 of 722

Other / Wet

audio

dunk - To dip or submerge something in liquid.

Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.

adjective

419 of 722

Other / Light

Url audio

dim - A state or quality of being faintly lit or poorly illuminated.

The campsite was quiet and dim, lit only by the moonlight

noun

420 of 722

Other / Light

audio

glare - Strong and dazzling light

The glare of the sun can make driving difficult because it obstructs the driver's vision.