ordeal -
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
Knowing it was a fight to the death, the gladiator realized that this was an ordeal he would have to overcome if he wanted to survive.
noun
338 of 899
Bad /
Small
audio
tidbit -
A small piece of tasty food
The sushi looked delicious, but the tidbits were too small to satisfy anyone's hunger.
noun
339 of 899
Bad /
Small
audio
trivia -
Details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value
The contest at the bar involved trivia about pop culture and entertainment.
noun
340 of 899
Bad /
Stupid
audio
klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
noun
341 of 899
Other /
Wet
Url
audio
droplet -
A very small drop of liquid.
A single droplet of water has about 1.67 x 10²¹ water molecules.
noun
342 of 899
Other /
Surprise
Url
audio
anticlimax -
A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.
The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.
noun
343 of 899
Bad /
Aggressive
Url
audio
stranglehold -
A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.
The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, leaving no room for small businesses.
noun
344 of 899
Other /
Inward
Url
audio
hubris -
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.
noun
345 of 899
Bad /
Strange
Url
audio
tomboy -
A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.
As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.
noun
346 of 899
Bad /
Angry
audio
fury -
Wild or violent anger
When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.
noun
347 of 899
Bad /
Crazy
Url
audio
megalomaniac -
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.
The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.
noun
348 of 899
Bad /
Strange
Url
audio
Idiosyncrasy -
A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.
He had the idiosyncrasy of suddenly - when he wanted attention - to take off his shoes and socks and lift his feet in the air.
