noun

1957 of 3202

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

contempt - A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy.

The teacher spoke with contempt when addressing the student who cheated.

noun

1958 of 3202

Other / Sound

audio

patter - A repeated light tapping

Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.

verb

See noun

1959 of 3202

Other / Wet

audio

drizzle - Rain lightly

The rain drizzled onto his windshield, but not enough for him to turn on the wipers.

noun

1960 of 3202

Other / Desire

Url audio

aspiration - A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

She worked day and night to fulfill her aspiration of opening a bakery.

noun

1961 of 3202

Other / Shape

audio

blur - When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist.

The rain on the windscreen reduced the oncoming traffic to a blur that made it hard for Beth to drive, even with her glasses.

adjective

1962 of 3202

Bad / Disgusting

Url audio

shameless - Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable

The clever website was a shameless attempt to sell defective goods to naïve customers.

verb

1963 of 3202

Bad / Uncomfortable

audio

fidget - To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.

verb

See noun

1964 of 3202

Bad / Dirty

audio

blot - To stain with a discoloring substance.

Captain Hook tried to find the treasure from an old map, but mold blotted out some of the most important clues as to where the treasure was buried.

noun

See verb

1965 of 3202

Bad / Angry

audio

rant - A spell of ranting; a tirade

His coworkers were forced to sit there and listen to Bob's angry rant about the summer heat.

noun

1966 of 3202

Bad / Dislike

audio

disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

verb

1967 of 3202

Good / Pleasure

Url audio

partake - To become involved with or take part in something with other people

Though he was on a diet, he agreed to go to the dessert room at the end of the party, and partake of some of the delicious offerings.

noun

1968 of 3202

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

deluge - A severe flood or overwhelming rush of water.

The heavy rain turned into a deluge, submerging cars and streets