rookie -
A beginner who has little or no experience.
The rookie mountain climbers descended at a safer location than the experts and had additional supervision to ensure their safety while they gained experience.
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1106 of2007 Bad /
Attack
verb
maul -
(of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
Animals in the jungle can be mauled by lions if they're too slow.
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1107 of2007 Bad /
Dishonest
noun
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Alibi -
A claim of innocens due to evidence that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
Without a solid alibi, the man became the prime suspect in the case.
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1108 of2007 Good /
Successful
adjective
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.
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1109 of2007 Good /
Friendly
verb
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Accommodate -
To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.
The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.
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1110 of2007 Good /
Smart
adjective
canny -
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.
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1111 of2007 Other /
Move
verb
hurl -
Throw (an object) with great force
It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.
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1112 of2007 Other /
Other
verb
conjure -
To make something appear
To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.
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1113 of2007 Bad /
Disgusting
adjective
slovenly -
(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty
Nobody would visit Rex at his home because his appearance was too slovenly and unappealing.
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1114 of2007 Bad /
Unhappy
nounverb verb
wail -
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger
The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.
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1115 of2007 Other /
Other
nounverb verb
stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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1116 of2007 Bad /
Weak
verb
succumb -
Fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force)
Michael had tried to quit smoking, but he kept succumbing to the temptation of nicotine.
