Noun

noun

421 of 872

Other / Wet

audio

torrent - A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.

noun

422 of 872

Good / Friendly

Url audio

confidante - Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems.

The president relied heavily on his most trusted confidante for decision-making.

noun

423 of 872

Bad / Weak

Url audio

breakdown - A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.

She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.

noun

424 of 872

Other / Desire

Url audio

envy - The desire to have something that someone else has.

She felt a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's vacation photos.

noun

425 of 872

Other / Shape

Url audio

slope - A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.

The steep slope of the ski trail meant that the skiing was exciting and a bit dangerous.

noun

426 of 872

Other / Shape

Url audio

wedge - A piece of material with a thick end that tapers to a thin edge, used to split, support, or secure things; also something that forces separation or division between people or groups.

The disagreement drove a wedge between the two longtime friends, and they really didn't enjoy spending time together anymore.

noun

427 of 872

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

stranglehold - A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.

The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, leaving no room for small businesses.

noun

428 of 872

Bad / Delay

audio

straggler - A person or animal that is last in a group to do something or the last to get to or leave a place

While the other runners were far ahead of him, the straggler struggled at the back of the line.

noun

429 of 872

Bad / Steal

audio

heist - A robbery

Putting on their masks and loading their guns, the bank robbers knew the heist was imminent.

noun

430 of 872

Good / Big

Url audio

droves - Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.

The shepherd guided the droves of sheep across the field.

noun

431 of 872

Bad / Hostile

audio

slur - An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation

While running for mayor, Arnie ignored the constant slurs against him by the local press, as if it was beneath his dignity to pay any attention to it.

noun

432 of 872

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

conflagration - a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.

As the forest fire raged, people were afraid that the conflagration would reach and destroy the houses nearby.