verb

2017 of 3114

Other / Squeeze

audio

wring - To squeeze and twist something.

Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.

noun

2018 of 3114

Other / Light

Url audio

aura - The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.

She was immediately attracted to the aura of light and peace that seemed to emanate from him, though she realized this required validation and investigation.

noun

2019 of 3114

Good / Energy

audio

oomph - Feelings of energy and enthusiasm

Woody may have been an elderly man with a walker, but he displayed surprising oomph when he danced to the music.

noun

2020 of 3114

Bad / Strange

audio

riff-raff - Disreputable or undesirable people

Molly dreaded walking past the homeless riff-raff after shopping at the luxury store.

noun

2021 of 3114

Good / Love

Url audio

sweetie - A very lovable person, a darling, used as a term of endearment.

When the father came home, his young daughter ran into his arms, and he loved hugging his little sweetie.

noun

2022 of 3114

Good / Smart

Url audio

wizard - A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.

He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.

adjective

2023 of 3114

Good / Big

audio

monumental - Great in importance, extent, or size

The invention of the transistor in 1947 at Bell Labs was a monumental event in the history of technology.

noun

2024 of 3114

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

doomsday - The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.

Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.

adjective

2025 of 3114

Other / Other

Url audio

symbolic - Used to signify deeper meanings beyond the literal sense, representing an idea.

The dove is symbolic of peace and hope.

adjective

2026 of 3114

Other / Other

audio

moot - Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing

When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.

noun

2027 of 3114

Other / Light

Url audio

dusk - A shadowy or dim part of the day, marking the transition from day to night.

The garden looked peaceful in the soft glow of dusk.

adjective

2028 of 3114

Other / Shape

audio

fuzzy - Having a frizzy, fluffy, or frayed texture or appearance

After too much use, a tennis ball will develop a fuzzy texture and not be suitable for play anymore.