noun

2005 of 3207

Bad / Bad

audio

blight - A plant disease, especially one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts

Dark spots caused by blight can ruin the natural beauty of leaves.

noun

2006 of 3207

Bad / Hostile

Url audio

injustice - A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly.

The American Colonies felt that 'taxation without representation' was an injustice that, among other things, warranted a revolutionary war of independence against England.

adjective

2007 of 3207

Good / Strong

Url audio

surefire - Guaranteed to produce a desired result.

His latest song is a surefire hit—everyone is talking about it.

adjective

2008 of 3207

Bad / Hostile

audio

pugnacious - Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people

Jerry's general pugnacious attitude made it difficult for him to get close to people.

verb

2009 of 3207

Bad / Attack

audio

obliterate - To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left

The devastating tornado obliterated the small town until nothing was left standing.

verb

See noun

2010 of 3207

Other / Move

audio

thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

noun

2011 of 3207

Bad / Stupid

Url audio

platitude - A trite or cliché saying that is expressed as if it were profound, but is actually banal.

The motivational speaker's advice sounded more like a bunch of platitudes rather than genuine guidance, offering nothing new to the audience.

noun

2012 of 3207

Good / Brave

audio

verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.

adjective

2013 of 3207

Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

strewn - Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.

The section of the park next to the woods was strewn with all kinds of junk.

noun

2014 of 3207

Good / Successful

audio

champion - Somone who wins, for himself or for others.

Muhammed Ali was a champion boxer, who knocked out many opponents in the boxing ring.

verb

2015 of 3207

Other / Move

Url audio

permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

adjective

2016 of 3207

Other / Body

audio

plump - Having a full rounded shape

The fruit was very plump, and when Jim bit into it, the juice ran down the sides of his mouth - and it was as delicious as he had expected.