verb

1909 of 3115

Other / Fast

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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.

adjective

1910 of 3115

Good / Busy

audio

frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.

noun

1911 of 3115

Good / Happy

audio

euphoria - A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

When Ted and Alice were married, they both felt a feeling of euphoria that they hoped would last as they began the challenging road of marriage.

noun

1912 of 3115

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

See noun

1913 of 3115

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

clamor - To shout loudly and insistently.

For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.

verb

1914 of 3115

Bad / Steal

audio

filch - To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.

verb

1915 of 3115

Bad / Attack

audio

clash - To meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

adjective

1916 of 3115

Bad / Weak

audio

lax - Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful

Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.

noun

See verb

1917 of 3115

Other / Move

audio

thrust - A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part

In the wrestling competition, Jerry's opponent had him pinned down, but with a strong thrust of his arms, Jerry pushed this opponent off of him, and then had his opponent pinned down instead.

adjective

1918 of 3115

Bad / Hostile

audio

dismissive - Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering

Fred didn't mind not getting the job as much as the dismissive way the employer told him.

noun

1919 of 3115

Bad / Crazy

Url audio

megalomaniac - Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.

The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.

verb

See noun

1920 of 3115

Good / Friendly

Url audio

reprieve - To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.

The governor reprieved the convict and delayed his execution when new evidence was discovered.