noun

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Bad / Stupid

audio

shmo - A stupid person

Even though he is a loving father and husband, Homer Simpson is still viewed as a simple-minded shmo who has trouble with ordinary tasks.

noun

2798 of 3202

Bad / Small

audio

dearth - A scarcity or lack of something

After the clothing store's 80% off sale, there was a dearth of shirts and jeans still available.

noun

2799 of 3202

Good / Smart

Url audio

maven - A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area.

She's a fashion maven who always knows the next big trend before it hits.

noun

2800 of 3202

Bad / Disorganized

audio

rubble - Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings

After heavy bombing, the city was reduced to rubble.

verb

2801 of 3202

Good / Friendly

Url audio

entrust - To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.

She entrusted her best friend with the keys to her house while she was away.

verb

2802 of 3202

Bad / Hurt

audio

clobber - To hit (someone) hard

Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.

noun

See verb

2803 of 3202

Good / Flexible

audio

swap - An act of exchanging one thing for another

Jay and Dave exchanged gifts during their gift swap.

adjective

2804 of 3202

Bad / Stupid

Url audio

headstrong - Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.

Despite everyone’s warnings, he went on the dangerous hike because he’s headstrong and doesn't listen to anybody.

noun

2805 of 3202

Bad / Pain

audio

cramps - A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.

adjective

2806 of 3202

Good / Happy

Url audio

bubbly - When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.

Frank was always calm and thoughtful, and the matchmaker thought he should try going out with a girl with a bubbly personality.

verb

2807 of 3202

Good / Pleasure

audio

gratify - To provide pleasure or satisfaction

Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.

noun

2808 of 3202

Good / Smart

audio

nuance - A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.