chuck -
To throw (something) carelessly or casually
The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.
verb
2 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
permeate -
To spread through something and be present in every part of it.
Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.
verb
3 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
jiggle -
To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down
When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.
verb
4 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
ruffle -
to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it
The other players ruffled their new teammate's hair as part of his initiation.
noun
5 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
traction -
The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.
The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.
noun
6 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
gust -
A strong, brief burst of wind.
A strong gust of wind almost blew the umbrella out of her hands.
noun
See verb
7 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
whoosh -
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound
Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.
noun
8 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
momentum -
The force or speed of movement — especially as something continues to move or grow.
The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal and dominated the rest of the game.
verb
9 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
grind -
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.
He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.
verb
10 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
converge -
To come together from different directions and meet at a point.
The streams converge into a single river near the valley.
verb
11 of 77
Other /
Move
audio
pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
adjective
12 of 77
Other /
Move
Url
audio
widespread -
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.
