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.
audio
38 of46 Other /
Shape
adjective
oblique -
Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting
Tilting at a 45-degree angle, the bonsai tree was oblique compared to the table it sat on.
audio
39 of46 Other /
Shape
noun
Picture
Labyrinth -
A complex network of passages or paths, very difficult to figure out and find one's way.
She found herself lost in the labyrinth of legal and financial paperwork while trying to buy a house.
audio
40 of46 Other /
Shape
nounverb verb
lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
audio
41 of46 Other /
Shape
noun
Picture
Groove -
A long, narrow cut or indentation, typically in a surface, often used for fitting or alignment.
The vinyl record has a groove where the needle sits to produce sound.
audio
42 of46 Other /
Shape
noun
Picture
Leeway -
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.
audio
43 of46 Other /
Shape
verb
jut -
Extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something
The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.
audio
44 of46 Other /
Shape
noun
shard -
A sharp piece of broken glass, metal, or other hard substance
In his anger, Mike threw the bottle against the wall, and it broke into a thousand dangerous shards.
audio
45 of46 Other /
Shape
noun
crag -
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face
The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.
audio
46 of46 Other /
Shape
noun
fluff -
Soft fibers from fabrics such as wool or cotton that accumulate in small light clumps
A lint roller can remove fluff that accumulates on clothing.
