stabilize -
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.
The pilot worked quickly to stabilize the plane after turbulence hit.
adjective
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Other /
Inward
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capricious -
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
It was difficult to identify her true personality, given her capricious behavior.
noun
See verb
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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
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Other /
Slow
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stuck -
Unable to move.
Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.
adjective
2957 of 3013
Bad /
Disgusting
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obscene -
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
The stream of obscene words that flowed from Allen's mouth shocked everyone.
verb
2958 of 3013
Other /
Move
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lurch -
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.
adjective
2959 of 3013
Good /
Brave
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gallant -
Brave, heroic.
In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.
adjective
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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testy -
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
Evan simply asked how Carmen was doing, so he was shocked when she exhibited a testy attitude and yelled at him.
noun
See verb
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Other /
Wet
Url
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spurt -
A quick, forceful flow of liquid, gas, or another substance.
The dog tried to drink the water as it was spurting out of the hose.
verb
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Bad /
Dishonest
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bamboozle -
To cheat or fool.
When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.
adjective
2963 of 3013
Bad /
Bad
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dismal -
Depressing; dreary
The dismal weather made Kris feel even more depressed.
adjective
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Good /
Strong
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invincible -
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Superman is able to fight for truth, justice and the American way because he is invincible against his enemies.
