adjective

625 of 3114

Good / Successful

Url audio

astounding - Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.

The scientist worked hard, and ended up making an astounding discovery that could change medicine forever.

noun

626 of 3114

Good / Smart

audio

ingenuity - The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.

adjective

627 of 3114

Bad / Delay

Url audio

obstinate - Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas

When his therapist suggested that Eddie give up gamblilng, he was obstinate and refused to consider the idea.

adjective

628 of 3114

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

pesky - Causing trouble; annoying

Amanda couldn't concentrate on anything while that pesky fly was flying around and bothering her.

noun

629 of 3114

Bad / Weak

Url audio

malaise - A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.

There was a growing malaise among the population due to rising prices and unemployment.

adjective

630 of 3114

Good / Busy

audio

tumultuous - Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious

The president was drowned out by the tumultuous sounds of the protestors.

verb

631 of 3114

Other / Slow

audio

plod - To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.

noun

632 of 3114

Good / Energy

audio

vigor - Physical strength and good health

A bicycle-oriented workout will result in increased vigor over time.

noun

633 of 3114

Good / Exciting

audio

flair - A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well

Known for his overacting, William Shatner has been described as having a flair for the dramatic.

noun

634 of 3114

Good / Calm

audio

nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.

adjective

635 of 3114

Bad / Weak

Url audio

bland - Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion.

They didn't like eating at that restaurant because they found the food bland and tasteless.

adjective

636 of 3114

Good / Pleasure

Url audio

aesthetic - Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch.

They liked eating in the restaurant because they found the food and the environment aesthetic.