crust -
A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something
I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.
adjective
1922 of 3202
Good /
Strong
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stately -
An attitude that commands respect
Queen Elizabeth's stately attitude and actions always caused people to treat her with tremendous respect.
adjective
1923 of 3202
Good /
Exciting
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effervescent -
Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.
His effervescent personality lit up every room he was in.
verb
1924 of 3202
Other /
Body
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slurp -
To eat or drink something with a loud sloppy sucking noise.
Emery slurped each piece of spaghetti, ruining what was otherwise a quiet dinner.
verb
1925 of 3202
Other /
Squeeze
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crunch -
To crush (a hard or brittle foodstuff) with the teeth, making a loud but muffled grinding sound
Chips of any kind, whether potato or tortilla, will always involve people crunching them.
noun
1926 of 3202
Bad /
Hurt
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
verb
1927 of 3202
Bad /
Hostile
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chastise -
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.
He was chastised by his coach for not following the game plan.
verb
1928 of 3202
Other /
Surprise
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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
1929 of 3202
Bad /
Weak
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languish -
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.
noun
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1930 of 3202
Other /
Light
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glow -
To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.
His face glowed with pride when he saw the results of his hard work.
noun
1931 of 3202
Bad /
Confused
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conundrum -
A confusing and difficult problem, situation, or question, where there is no clear or easy solution.
Figuring out how to balance work and personal life is a common conundrum.
noun
See verb
1932 of 3202
Other /
Shape
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dent -
A slight hollow or depression in a surface, typically caused by impact or pressure.
She accidentally dropped her phone, leaving a dent in the plastic case.
