tingle -
To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation
Acupuncture can often cause someone's skin to tingle.
verb
314 of 732
Other /
Slowly
audio
prod -
To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something
Betty was a bit shy, but when her teacher and classmates prodded her, she showed off her beautiful voice in front of the whole school.
noun
See verb
315 of 732
Other /
Up+Down
audio
slump -
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
The stock market was experiencing a dramatic slump but would probably recover in the future.
verb
See noun
316 of 732
Other /
Body
audio
snooze -
Have a short, light sleep
Bob snoozed at his desk until his boss had to wake him up.
noun
317 of 732
Other /
Shape
Url
audio
recess -
A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.
The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.
verb
318 of 732
Other /
Squeeze
audio
scrub -
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.
noun
319 of 732
Other /
Move
Url
audio
influx -
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.
verb
320 of 732
Other /
Light
audio
ignite -
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.
verb
See noun
321 of 732
Other /
Slowly
audio
creep -
Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed
The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.
adjective
322 of 732
Other /
Body
audio
obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
noun
323 of 732
Other /
Up+Down
audio
uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
noun
324 of 732
Other /
Light
audio
luster -
A soft glow or shine.
The morning sunshine gave Annie's hair a beautiful luster that gave her an almost angelic quality.
