Noun

noun

781 of 868

Bad / Small

audio

twinge - A small, sudden, sharp localized pain

Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.

noun

782 of 868

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

casualty - A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

Though many people were injured when the bus crashed, thankfully there were no casualties.

noun

783 of 868

Good / Strong

Url audio

longevity - The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.

Regular exercise and a balanced diet contribute to a person's longevity.

noun

784 of 868

Good / Successful

audio

bonanza - A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.

noun

785 of 868

Good / Strong

Url audio

determination - The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

To be successful in any endeavor, it's important to maintainn focus and have a spirit of determination.

noun

786 of 868

Bad / Mistake

audio

boondoggle - Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value

When the funds dried up before the bridge could be finished, it turned into an expensive boondoggle that couldn't transport anybody.

noun

787 of 868

Bad / Small

Url audio

shortfall - An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.

Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.

noun

788 of 868

Other / Inward

audio

snob - A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class

Victor used to be friends with Pete, but once Victor suddenly became rich, he acted like a snob and refused to associate with Pete.

noun

789 of 868

Other / Other

Url audio

aftermath - The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.

noun

790 of 868

Bad / Disgusting

Url audio

cesspool - A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.

The internet forum turned into a cesspool of hate speech and toxic arguments.

noun

791 of 868

Other / Shape

Url audio

crust - A hard or brittle outer layer or coating on something

I always eat the crunchy crust of the bread first when I have toast.

noun

792 of 868

Bad / Powerless

Url audio

victim - A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition

She was a victim of a phone scam that cost her thousands of dollars.