noun

1993 of 3202

Good / Exciting

audio

shebang - A matter, operation, or set of circumstances

Self-published writers are responsible for the whole shebang by not only writing the book, but also editing and marketing it as well.

verb

1994 of 3202

Other / Shape

Url audio

slant - To slope or lean in a particular direction.

The workers on the slanty room had to be very careful, and they were well aware that a slip would mean danger.

adjective

1995 of 3202

Good / Good

audio

sublime - Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly

Martha loved art, and going to a great art Museum was for her a sublime experience

verb

1996 of 3202

Bad / Disorganized

audio

rummage - To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle

The dog rummaged through the trash to look for food.

noun

1997 of 3202

Good / Big

Url audio

droves - Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.

The shepherd guided the droves of sheep across the field.

adjective

1998 of 3202

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

erratic - Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement.

The weather this week has been erratic, with sunshine one moment and storms the next.

noun

1999 of 3202

Other / Shape

audio

clod - A lump of earth or clay

Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.

verb

2000 of 3202

Good / Successful

audio

rehabilitate - To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition

After 2 months in the hospital, Jim's main goal was to rehabilitate himself physically in order to resume his former busy schedule.

noun

2001 of 3202

Good / Smart

Url audio

innovation - The use of new ideas, products or methods

The refrigerator was an innovation that spread rapidly in America, rising from 8% of homes having them in 1930 to 85% in 1944.

noun

See verb

2002 of 3202

Other / Other

audio

stunt - An action displaying spectacular skill and daring

Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.

verb

2003 of 3202

Good / Smart

Url audio

defray - To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation.

They decided to rent out the basement in order to defray the cost of the monthly mortgage payments.

verb

2004 of 3202

Good / New

Url audio

launch - To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.

The company’s launch of its latest smartphone attracted worldwide attention.