noun

1993 of 3114

Bad / Mistake

audio

flaw - A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object

Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.

adjective

1994 of 3114

Good / Good

audio

flawless - Perfect and without any imperfections

Bill was determined to buy the flawless diamond for his gem museum.

noun

1995 of 3114

Bad / Strange

Url audio

antics - Funny, silly, or strange behavior

When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.

adjective

1996 of 3114

Other / Shape

Url audio

contiguous - Things that are next to each other along a common border.

California and Mexico have a coastline that is contiguous.

adjective

1997 of 3114

Other / Wet

audio

fizzy - (of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent

On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.

verb

1998 of 3114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

oust - To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

Standing outside the university and waving their signs, the angry protestors demanded that the board oust the controversial dean.

adjective

1999 of 3114

Good / Beautiful

audio

exotic - Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.

verb

2000 of 3114

Other / Up+Down

audio

swoop - (especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air

Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.

verb

2001 of 3114

Good / Pleasure

audio

slake - To quench or satisfy one's thirst

Trevor slaked his thirst at the soccer game by drinking half of his water bottle.

noun

2002 of 3114

Bad / Dishonest

Url audio

nepotism - When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor.

The public was disappointed by the nepotism of the newly elected mayor, when they saw that his whole government was filled with incompetent friends and relatives.

noun

2003 of 3114

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

adjective

2004 of 3114

Other / Inward

Url audio

centrality - The state of being central in location or focus.

The centrality of the town square made it a perfect meeting spot.