noun

1957 of 3209

Bad / Uncomfortable

audio

lapse - A temporary pause, omission, or failure

Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse

verb

1958 of 3209

Bad / Hurt

audio

stun - To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.

noun

1959 of 3209

Good / Flexible

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multitasking - Handling multiple responsibilities or activities simultaneously, the ability to perform more than one task at the same time.

She's great at multitasking, often cooking dinner while helping her kids with homework.

noun

See verb

1960 of 3209

Good / Energy

audio

boost - A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement

When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.

adjective

1961 of 3209

Good / Important

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paramount - More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme.

In any emergency, safety is of paramount importance.

noun

1962 of 3209

Bad / Unhappy

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distress - A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.

His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.

verb

1963 of 3209

Bad / Unhappy

audio

wallow - To indulge in something in an unrestrained way

Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.

noun

1964 of 3209

Good / Love

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darling - A term of endearment used to express affection.

Grandma always calls me her darling when I visit.

noun

1965 of 3209

Good / Energy

audio

mystique - A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power surrounding someone or something

For centuries, the mystique surrounding King Tut has fascinated millions of people.

noun

1966 of 3209

Bad / Dishonest

audio

charade - An act or event that is clearly false

Bill told Samantha that he wanted to get married, but she suspected that he didn't mean it, and that the dating was just a charade.

verb

See noun

1967 of 3209

Other / Other

audio

spoof - Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect

The "Naked Gun" movies spoofed police dramas by including jokes and gags.

noun

1968 of 3209

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

guff - Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas

Wanda couldn't take her date's guff as he kept on complaining about women's rights, so she tried to figure out an excuse to leave.