verb

2017 of 3115

Bad / Afraid

audio

flee - To run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

noun

2018 of 3115

Good / Successful

audio

champ - Informal abbreviation of Champion.

The highly pedigreed horse won all his races and fully deserved his reputation as a champ.

noun

2019 of 3115

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

imposition - An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.

The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.

noun

See verb

2020 of 3115

Other / Move

audio

swirl - A quantity of something moving in a swirl

The swirl of all of the colors creates a beautiful rainbow.

verb

2021 of 3115

Bad / Dirty

audio

scuff - To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.

Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.

verb

2022 of 3115

Bad / Unhappy

audio

bawl - To cry loudly and uncontrollably.

When my baby starts to bawl, I go through my trusty checklist: is he hungry, tired, teething, or have a bad diaper?

adjective

2023 of 3115

Bad / Weak

audio

frail - (of a person) weak and delicate

The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.

noun

2024 of 3115

Bad / Attack

audio

prank - A practical joke or mischievous act

A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.

adjective

2025 of 3115

Bad / Pain

audio

humiliated - To feel ashamed after someone embarrasses you in front of others.

When Jim revealed to everyone at the party that Marty hadn't even finished 6th grade, Marty felt humiliated.

noun

2026 of 3115

Bad / Crazy

Url audio

compulsion - A strong, irresistible urge to do something, often against one's better judgement.

His gambling problem stemmed from a deep psychological compulsion.

verb

2027 of 3115

Bad / Uncomfortable

audio

chafe - To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits

Though Ted loved his father (and boss), he chafed under his father's strict supervision, and he was looking forward to the day when his father would retire so he could run the company himself.

verb

2028 of 3115

Good / Love

Url audio

snuggle - To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position

Billy loved his dog, and would often snuggle with him in bed.