passion -
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion.
She spoke with great passion about protecting the environment.
verb
See noun
1994 of 3202
Bad /
Weak
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rupture -
The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.
When he fell, the impact of the fall caused his spleen to rupture, requiring immediate surgery.
verb
1995 of 3202
Other /
Stop
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derail -
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.
verb
1996 of 3202
Bad /
Weak
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totter -
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse.
Women frequently totter when wearing high heels because of their impractical design.
noun
See verb
1997 of 3202
Bad /
Unhappy
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wail -
A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
The baby's wail echoed throughout the room as her diaper was being changed.
adjective
1998 of 3202
Good /
Brave
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spunky -
Courageous and determined
Dora the Explorer's spunky personality allows her to travel the world in search of adventure.
verb
1999 of 3202
Other /
Stop
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impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
adjective
2000 of 3202
Good /
Smart-Adj
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innovative -
Using new ideas or new ways of doing something.
Many companies are now looking for innovative ways to use AI in running their business.
verb
2001 of 3202
Good /
Flexible
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tolerate -
To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it.
The teacher said that he would no longer tolerate the students' constantly looking at and typing into cell phones in class.
verb
2002 of 3202
Bad /
Hostile
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sully -
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
adjective
2003 of 3202
Bad /
Delay
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stagnate -
Cease developing; become inactive or dull
The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.
adjective
2004 of 3202
Good /
Smart-Adj
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subtle -
Clever and indirect in approach or meaning.
The movie used subtle humor rather than loud, obvious jokes.
