primal -
Relating to very basic emotions or conditions
The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.
verb
290 of 741
Other /
Move
audio
lurch -
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.
verb
291 of 741
Other /
Slow
Url
audio
clog -
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.
adjective
292 of 741
Other /
Body
audio
dizzy -
Having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.
After going on the giant roller coaster, Ed felt very dizzy.
noun
293 of 741
Other /
Shape
audio
gulch -
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.
noun
See verb
294 of 741
Other /
Squeeze
Url
audio
stuff -
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.
adjective
295 of 741
Other /
Surprise
audio
unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
noun
296 of 741
Other /
Desire
Url
audio
envy -
The desire to have something that someone else has.
She felt a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's vacation photos.
verb
297 of 741
Other /
Sound
audio
shush -
To tell or signal (someone) to be silent
Annoyed by their loud conversation, Chuck shushed the couple behind him so he could enjoy the movie in peace.
verb
298 of 741
Other /
Surprise
audio
startle -
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm
The speeding car startled Victor, and he had just enough time to jump out of the way.
verb
299 of 741
Other /
Move
audio
skim -
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid
The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.
verb
300 of 741
Other /
Slow
audio
stray -
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
Vincent's cat had strayed far from home and ended up in the middle of the road.
