powerhouse -
A person, organization, or thing that is very strong, effective, or influential in a particular field or activity.
The athlete became a powerhouse on the track, winning multiple championships and setting records.
adjective
1886 of 2972
Other /
Inward
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existential -
Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.
Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.
noun
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1887 of 2972
Bad /
Weak
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slack -
The part of a rope or line that is not held taut; the loose or unused part
At the nightclub, the slack in the velvet ropes indicated that it was the VIP section.
verb
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1888 of 2972
Bad /
Attack
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smash -
Violently break (something) into pieces
In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.
verb
1889 of 2972
Bad /
Dishonest
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bamboozle -
To cheat or fool.
When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.
adjective
1890 of 2972
Bad /
Confused
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compulsive -
Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.
Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.
noun
1891 of 2972
Bad /
Unfriendly
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miser -
Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval.
Everyone knew him as a miser, unwilling to spend a single coin unless absolutely necessary.
noun
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1892 of 2972
Other /
Body
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gaze -
A steady intent look
Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.
adjective
1893 of 2972
Bad /
Attack
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fierce -
Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude
When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him
noun
1894 of 2972
Bad /
Mistake
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futility -
the quality being ineffective, useless, unsuccessful, and achieving nothing.
Elon Musk confronted the common attitude regarding the futility of going to Mars, and is proving them wrong.
verb
1895 of 2972
Good /
Pleasure
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gratify -
To provide pleasure or satisfaction
Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.
noun
1896 of 2972
Bad /
Strange
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eyesore -
Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at.
That abandoned building has become a real eyesore in the neighborhood.
