verb

1969 of 3011

Bad / Mistake

audio

flunk - Fail to reach the required standard in an examination, test, or course of study

Ron hid his school test from his mother because he didn't want her to know he had flunked it.

verb

See noun

1970 of 3011

Bad / Unhappy

audio

whimper - (of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.

verb

1971 of 3011

Good / Flexible

Url audio

improvise - To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.

The comedian had to improvise when the microphone stopped working during his performance.

verb

See noun

1972 of 3011

Good / Flexible

audio

flex - Bend (a limb or joint)

Dylan flexed his muscles after his workout to see the progress he had made.

adjective

1973 of 3011

Other / Inward

Url audio

picky - Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.

My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.

noun

See verb

1974 of 3011

Good / Happy

audio

romp - A spell of rough, energetic play

JIm enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with his kids so they could use all their energy up.

adjective

1975 of 3011

Other / Body

Url audio

edible - Safe and suitable for consumption as food, either raw or prepared.

The cake decorations may look like plastic, but they're not only edible, but they are delicious.

verb

1976 of 3011

Other / Sound

Url audio

hiss - A sharp sibilant sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.

The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.

verb

See noun

1977 of 3011

Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

lament - To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.

adjective

1978 of 3011

Good / Smart

audio

nifty - Particularly good, skillful, or effective

Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.

verb

1979 of 3011

Bad / Unfriendly

Url audio

disrupt - To interrupt the normal flow or process of something.

The sound of people screaming at each other outside the school disrupted the teacher’s lecture.

adjective

1980 of 3011

Bad / Weak

Url audio

rundown - Being in very bad condition, after not being taken care of.

The house was very inexpensive because it was so rundown, but he had plans to fix it up nicely .