Good

noun

13 of 901

Good / Smart

audio

wonk - A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.

noun

14 of 901

Good / Smart

Url audio

virtuoso - A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.

The electric guitar player was considered a virtuoso compared to his fellow musicians.

adjective

15 of 901

Good / Important

Url audio

utmost - The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent

During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.

verb

16 of 901

Good / Friendly

Url audio

greet - To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.

He was eager to greet his friends at the airport after his long trip.

verb

17 of 901

Good / Calm

Url audio

contemplate - To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

Now that Angela had graduated from college, she had to contemplate whether to get a job or get a more advanced degree.

verb

18 of 901

Good / Strong

Url audio

tenacious - Not easily letting go or giving up.

Chuchill was tenacious in his resolve to defeat the Germans.

adjective

19 of 901

Good / Good

audio

dandy - Excellent

Relaxing on the beach seemed like a dandy idea to Sarah after working so hard all year.

noun

20 of 901

Good / Successful

audio

maestro - A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music

Toscanini was a maestro at conducting the New York Philharmonic

verb

21 of 901

Good / Energy

audio

blossom - To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident.

A year after graduating law school, Wendy blossomed as an eloquent court attorney.

noun

See verb

22 of 901

Good / Pleasure

Url audio

snack - A quick, light foodstuff, often convenient or pre-packaged and consumed between main meals.

Often instead of eating a real dinner, she had a snack made up of all kinds of goodies she put together.

adjective

23 of 901

Good / Good

audio

enchanted - A place that fills with delight.

Bill and Liz always had such a wonderful time going to the Music Lounge restaurant, that they felt it was almost enchanted.

verb

24 of 901

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.