sliver -
A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.
Joe was on a diet, but he couldn't resist eating a sliver of cheese.
verb
1994 of 3113
Bad /
Hurt
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strangle -
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like was ready to strangle him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control
adjective
1995 of 3113
Bad /
Powerless
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feeble -
Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
Warren wanted to lift weights to be healthy, but he was too feeble at his age.
noun
1996 of 3113
Good /
Smart
Url
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techie -
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.
My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.
adjective
1997 of 3113
Good /
Calm
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mellow -
(especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness
Warren felt relaxed as the mellow sounds of classical music played on the radio.
verb
1998 of 3113
Good /
Flexible
Url
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intercept -
To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.
The Iron Dome intercepts enemy missiles by tracking and hitting the missiles before they land.
noun
1999 of 3113
Bad /
Stupid
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sucker -
A person who has been easily fooled or tricked into doing something.
Tim felt like such a sucker when he found out that he had bought fake goods on the internet.
noun
2000 of 3113
Good /
Flexible
Url
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serendipity -
A happy or lucky outcome that arises out of seemingly random events.
It was pure serendipity that I bumped into my old friend in the library after so many years.
verb
2001 of 3113
Other /
Inward
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fend -
To look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.
verb
2002 of 3113
Other /
Move
Url
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traverse -
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.
The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.
verb
See noun
2003 of 3113
Good /
Friendly
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schmooze -
Talk intimately and cozily; gossip
Rob didn't like when his coworkers schmoozed about the latest happenings, but he couldn't help but hear it.
adjective
2004 of 3113
Bad /
Confused
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convoluted -
An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.
The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.
