noun

1981 of 3114

Good / Smart

Url audio

credibility - The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.

A verified source increases the credibility of a news report.

noun

1982 of 3114

Bad / War

audio

skirmish - A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war

When a skirmish developed with the British army, the Revolutionaries had to make do with what weapons they had with them at the time.

verb

1983 of 3114

Other / Wet

audio

wade - To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance

After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.

verb

1984 of 3114

Other / Up+Down

audio

sag - To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.

noun

1985 of 3114

Good / Friendly

audio

clan - A group of close-knit and interrelated families

The Taylor clan consisted of 3 brothers who married 3 sisters and all their children and grandchildren.

adjective

1986 of 3114

Bad / Old

audio

stodgy - Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes

Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.

adjective

1987 of 3114

Good / Pleasure

audio

luscious - (of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste

The luscious chocolate cake on his tongue made Asa feel like he was in heaven.

adjective

1988 of 3114

Good / Strong

Url audio

comprehensive - Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

The Master's program in finance was a comprehensive program that enables Bill to graduate and get a job right away as an accountant.

adjective

1989 of 3114

Bad / Nervous

Url audio

perturbed - Feeling unsettled, anxious, or troubled due to confusion, concern, or disruption.

She was visibly perturbed when she found out her flight had been canceled at the last minute.

noun

1990 of 3114

Good / Exciting

audio

hoopla - Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss

Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.

adjective

1991 of 3114

Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

crabby - Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.

I didn’t sleep well last night, so please don't take it personally that I’m feeling a bit crabby today.

verb

1992 of 3114

Other / Other

audio

smolder - To burn slowly with smoke but no flame

The burned ruins of the building smoldered as smoke still filled the sky.