contorted -
Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.
adjective
1826 of 3015
Bad /
Afraid
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
noun
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1827 of 3015
Good /
Flexible
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flex -
The action or state of flexing
A simple flex of his muscles proved how strong Arnold Schwarzenegger once was.
noun
1828 of 3015
Bad /
Attack
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prank -
A practical joke or mischievous act
A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.
noun
1829 of 3015
Other /
Desire
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aspiration -
A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.
She worked day and night to fulfill her aspiration of opening a bakery.
noun
See verb
1830 of 3015
Good /
Calm
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glance -
a quick look at someone or something
She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.
noun
1831 of 3015
Bad /
Delay
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sloth -
Reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness
Reed spent the whole day living in sloth, never even leaving the couch.
adjective
1832 of 3015
Good /
Good
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refined -
Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.
She had a refined taste in art, always selecting pieces that were both subtle and impactful.
noun
1833 of 3015
Bad /
Small
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tinge -
A trace of some color
The yellow tinge of the setting sun contrasted with the purple sky.
verb
1834 of 3015
Other /
Move
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toss -
To throw something lightly or casually, to move or mix something by shaking or flipping.
When she got home after a tough day at work, she tossed her keys onto the table and sat down to rest.
verb
1835 of 3015
Other /
Wet
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drench -
To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.
The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.
adjective
1836 of 3015
Good /
Successful
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phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
