concede -
To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.
After they debated for hours , Jim showed tangible proof that he was right, and his friend reluctantly conceded that Jim was right.
noun
794 of 2952
Bad /
Attack
audio
fracas -
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
The fans in the stands looked on in shock as both teams' players engaged in a heated fracas.
noun
795 of 2952
Bad /
Bad
audio
travesty -
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
In our court system, a travesty of justice typically occurs when the little guy goes against powerful interests and loses.
noun
796 of 2952
Other /
Body
audio
spasm -
A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.
adjective
797 of 2952
Bad /
Dangerous
Url
audio
addictive -
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in cigarettes.
adjective
798 of 2952
Bad /
Old
audio
dilapidated -
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.
adjective
799 of 2952
Bad /
Afraid
audio
timid -
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.
noun
800 of 2952
Other /
Other
Url
audio
brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
verb
801 of 2952
Bad /
Afraid
audio
flee -
Run away from a place or situation of danger
Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.
nounverb noun
See verb
802 of 2952
Bad /
Weak
audio
slack -
The part of a rope or line that is not held taut; the loose or unused part
At the nightclub, the slack in the velvet ropes indicated that it was the VIP section.
adjective
803 of 2952
Good /
Pleasure
Url
audio
pleasant -
Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.
The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.
noun
804 of 2952
Good /
Successful
audio
champ -
Informal abbreviation of Champion.
The highly pedigreed horse won all his races and fully deserved his reputation as a champ.
