verb

2017 of 3209

Bad / Hurt

Url audio

downgrade - To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.

When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.

verb

2018 of 3209

Other / Fast

audio

stampede - A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals

The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.

verb

2019 of 3209

Bad / Small

audio

tweak - To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement

Mechanics use wrenches to tweak the various parts of a car.

verb

2020 of 3209

Other / Move

audio

swerve - To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.

The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.

verb

2021 of 3209

Bad / Hostile

Url audio

confront - To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person.

Instead of avoiding the issue, he chose to confront it head-on.

adjective

2022 of 3209

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

disgust - A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion.

The news of the cruelty filled him with disgust.

adjective

2023 of 3209

Other / Inward

audio

smug - Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.

adjective

2024 of 3209

Good / Smart-Adj

Url audio

astute - Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well

From a very early age, Gail instinctively knew everything about business, and and after college she proved to be an astute business woman, and became a millionaire before the age of 30.

noun

See verb

2025 of 3209

Bad / Unhappy

audio

whimper - A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain

The kitten let out a whimper because it was waiting to be fed.

noun

2026 of 3209

Good / Energy

audio

mystique - A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something

For centuries, the mystique surrounding King Tut has fascinated millions of people.

noun

2027 of 3209

Bad / Pain

audio

ordeal - A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

Knowing it was a fight to the death, the gladiator realized that this was an ordeal he would have to overcome if he wanted to survive.

noun

2028 of 3209

Bad / Attack

audio

prank - A practical joke or mischievous act

A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.