Other / Other

verb

See noun

1 of 62

Other / Other

audio

martyr - To kill someone because of their beliefs

The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.

adjective

2 of 62

Other / Other

audio

sultry - (of the air or weather) hot and humid

Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.

noun

See verb

3 of 62

Other / Other

audio

stunt - An action displaying spectacular skill and daring

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

noun

4 of 62

Other / Other

audio

saga - A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic

With its heroic characters and story spanning hundreds of years, Star Wars is the most popular cinematic saga in the world.

verb

See noun

5 of 62

Other / Other

audio

nip - Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply

Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.

verb

See noun

6 of 62

Other / Other

audio

stunt - Prevent from growing or developing properly

Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.

verb

See noun

7 of 62

Other / Other

audio

doodle - To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.

Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.

noun

See verb

8 of 62

Other / Other

audio

spoof - A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect

During the 2016 election season, Kate McKinnon would act in a spoof where she portrayed Hillary Clinton.

noun

See verb

9 of 62

Other / Other

audio

martyr - A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.

noun

10 of 62

Other / Other

Url audio

quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.

verb

See noun

11 of 62

Other / Other

audio

stash - Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place

After taking the money from the cash register, Nico stashed the money inside his shoe in order to hide it.

adjective

12 of 62

Other / Other

audio

wry - To see a bad situation in an amusing way

The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.