Other / Inward

verb

61 of 98

Other / Inward

audio

primp - To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.

The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.

adjective

62 of 98

Other / Inward

audio

bashful - Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy

Mark could never be a salesman because of his bashful personality.

verb

63 of 98

Other / Inward

audio

gloat - To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune

"You can gloat about your victory now", Johnny shouted at the other football captain, "but next year I assure you we'll beat you badly".

verb

64 of 98

Other / Inward

Url audio

reminisce - To reflect on or remember past experiences, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.

She would often reminisces about the summer vacations at the beach that she spent with her grandparents.

adjective

65 of 98

Other / Inward

Url audio

ascetic - Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.

She adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up social media, junk food, and shopping.

verb

See noun

66 of 98

Other / Inward

audio

finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

adjective

67 of 98

Other / Inward

audio

capricious - Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

It was difficult to identify her true personality, given her capricious behavior.

verb

68 of 98

Other / Inward

audio

putter - To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing

When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.

adjective

69 of 98

Other / Inward

Url audio

humble - Having or showing a modest or low view of one's own importance; not arrogant or boastful.

Despite his great achievements, he remained humble and never bragged about his success.

adjective

70 of 98

Other / Inward

Url audio

existential - Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.

Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.

noun

71 of 98

Other / Inward

Url audio

flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

noun

72 of 98

Other / Inward

Url audio

vanity - Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements

She liked her job as a social worker, because she liked the variety of people she was able to help.