Other

noun

73 of 733

Other / Move

Url

conduit - A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).

He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.

verb

74 of 733

Other / Desire

Url

evoke - To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone’s mind.

The old photograph evoked memories of his childhood home.

noun

75 of 733

Other / Inward

Url

vanity - Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements

Some philosphers say it's better to be modest and humble, rather than to have excessive vanity and always being so concerned about one's appearance.

verb

See noun

76 of 733

Other / Sound

twang - An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture

Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.

verb

77 of 733

Other / Slowly

trudge - To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions

Despite hours on the mountain, the skiers trudged up the hill until they reached the top.

noun

78 of 733

Other / Move

Url

traction - The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.

The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.

verb

79 of 733

Other / Slowly

Url

scan - To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.

He scanned the crowd for any familiar faces, hoping to see one of his friends at the concert.

noun

80 of 733

Other / Inward

Url

personna - The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.

Though the CEO presented a personna of being tough as nails, his family knew that he was really a very kind and gentle person.

noun

See verb

81 of 733

Other / Sound

squeak - A short, high-pitched sound or cry

When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.

verb

82 of 733

Other / Sound

murmur - To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.

noun

See verb

83 of 733

Other / Wet

spurt - A sudden and forceful gush of water.

People watched the spurt of water coming from the geyser against the picturesque sky.

noun

See verb

84 of 733

Other / Fast

fling - A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior

Normally a mild-mannered person, Tracy would sometimes engage in wild flings involving lots of drinking.