verb

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2017 of 3011

Bad / Aggressive

audio

muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.

noun

See verb

2018 of 3011

Bad / Pain

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burden - something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.

Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.

verb

2019 of 3011

Good / Busy

audio

scamper - (especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

The dogs scampered through the open field, happy to be out of the house for once.

noun

2020 of 3011

Bad / Strange

Url audio

pariah - An outcast, someone who is disliked and rejected.

Even though North Korea is regarded by most countries as a pariah government, people don't mess with them because they have an atom bomb.

adjective

2021 of 3011

Good / Good

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wondrous - Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.

The children's book told tales of wondrous lands filled with magical creatures.

verb

2022 of 3011

Good / Smart

Url audio

glean - To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.

She managed to glean a sense of her good friend's feelings from the small clues in her words and actions.

noun

2023 of 3011

Bad / Disorganized

audio

flux - Hard to keep track of because it is constantly changing.

Betty's therapist had trouble treating her because Betty's emotions and thoughts were always in a state of flux.

adjective

2024 of 3011

Good / Friendly

audio

cordial - Friendly and polite.

Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.

verb

2025 of 3011

Good / Pleasure

audio

imbibe - Drink (alcohol)

Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.

verb

2026 of 3011

Bad / Disgusting

Url audio

repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

adjective

2027 of 3011

Good / Busy

audio

peppy - Lively and high-spirited

Landon's dog was so peppy that he ran 50 yards in a matter of seconds.

adjective

2028 of 3011

Bad / Confused

audio

reeling - To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.

The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.