noun

2017 of 2952

Good / Big

audio

expanse - An area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface

Standing by the rural road, Cody was able to see the vast expanse of grass that stretched for miles.

adjective

2018 of 2952

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

snippy - Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way

Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.

nounverb noun

See verb

2019 of 2952

Good / Smart

audio

probe - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body

A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.

nounverb verb

See noun

2020 of 2952

Bad / Dirty

audio

blot - To stain with a discoloring substance.

Captain Hook tried to find the treasure from an old map, but mold blotted out some of the most important clues as to where the treasure was buried.

nounverb verb

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2021 of 2952

Bad / Attack

Url audio

ruin - To destroy or severely damage something, making it unusable or irreparable.

The flood ruined the crops, leaving the farmers with no harvest.

noun

2022 of 2952

Bad / Mistake

audio

fiasco - A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

In the 1980s, Coca-Cola released New Coke, which ended up being one of the costliest business fiascos ever.

verb

2023 of 2952

Good / Smart

Url audio

stabilize - To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.

The pilot worked quickly to stabilize the plane after turbulence hit.

verb

2024 of 2952

Bad / Attack

audio

trounce - Defeat heavily in a contest

In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.

verb

2025 of 2952

Other / Desire

audio

hanker - Feel a strong desire for or to do something

Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.

verb

2026 of 2952

Bad / Attack

Url audio

violate - To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.

The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.

nounverb verb

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2027 of 2952

Other / Sound

audio

clatter - Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound

The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.

adjective

2028 of 2952

Bad / Small

Url audio

tiny - Very small in size or amount; miniature.

The little girl held a tiny flower in her hand.