nounverb verb

See noun

25 of 2855

Bad / Attack

Url audio

ambush - To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:

The brigade walked quietly to the hidden spot on the hill, patiently until the enemy walked in the valley below, so that they could ambush the unsuspecting enemy, who were taken by surprise.

adjective

26 of 2855

Good / Beautiful

audio

elegant - Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

With her classically beautiful features, Audrey Hepburn appeared elegant no matter what she happened to be wearing.

noun

27 of 2855

Bad / Dishonest

Url audio

freeloader - A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return.

The party was full of freeloaders, people who just showed up for the free food and drinks.

verb

28 of 2855

Other / Wet

Url audio

immerse - To submerge something completely in a liquid.

In order to remove the stain, he decided to immerse the cloth in warm water.

adjective

29 of 2855

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

adrift - Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.

She felt adrift in life after graduating with no clear plans.

noun

30 of 2855

Bad / Aggressive

audio

rebel - A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler

In the late 1700s, rebels like George Washington fought against the tyrannical British in order to establish America.

nounverb noun

See verb

31 of 2855

Other / Inward

audio

finesse - Intricate and refined delicacy

Roger Federer is a championship player because of his finesse on the tennis court.

verb

32 of 2855

Other / Move

audio

scram - Leave or go away from a place quickly

Once a fight broke out inside the bar, Sam knew he had to scram.

adjective

33 of 2855

Bad / Stupid

audio

pointless - Having no purpose, and is not worth doing

Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.

nounverb verb

See noun

34 of 2855

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

shock - To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.

He was shocked when he saw that his bank account was negative..

nounverb verb

See noun

35 of 2855

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

stuff - To push or cram something into a space, often in a hurried or careless manner.

She stuffed the suitcase with clothes until it could barely close.

adjective

36 of 2855

Bad / Uncomfortable

audio

skittish - (of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared

Bill's horse was especially skittish around people it didn't know, so they had to be careful when Bill's friend Fred wanted to stroke the horse's mane.