snag -
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.
adjective
2918 of 2939
Bad /
Dangerous
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lethal -
Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.
The venom of that snake is so lethal that one bite can be fatal.
verb
2919 of 2939
Good /
Love
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cuddle -
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.
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2920 of 2939
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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burden -
To place a load or responsibility on someone.
Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.
adjective
2921 of 2939
Other /
Other
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
verb
2922 of 2939
Other /
Slow
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ebb -
The movement of the tide out to sea
Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.
adjective
2923 of 2939
Good /
Strong
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feisty -
Lively, aggressive, determined, courageous, animated, energetic, and spirited
Oodles, Carla's new puppy, was feisty and nipped at her whenever she tried to pick him up.
noun
2924 of 2939
Good /
Big
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jackpot -
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.
nounverb verb
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2925 of 2939
Bad /
Dishonest
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swindle -
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.
verb
2926 of 2939
Bad /
Angry
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gnash -
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger
Ted gnashed his teeth in anger when he found out that his flight was canceled.
verb
2927 of 2939
Other /
Body
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shrug -
Raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'
adjective
2928 of 2939
Good /
Smart
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Sage -
Showing great wisdom, good judgment, and profound insight, often gained through experience.
She made a sage decision to wait before making any big changes, choosing to gather more information first.
