verb

769 of 3002

Other / Body

audio

throb - To steadily alternative between a large and small size

Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.

adjective

770 of 3002

Bad / Disgusting

Url audio

lurid - Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.

At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.

noun

771 of 3002

Good / Busy

audio

bustle - Excited activity and movement

In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.

verb

See noun

772 of 3002

Other / Wet

audio

dribble - (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream

Water dribbled from the leaky faucet until a small puddle had formed.

noun

See verb

773 of 3002

Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.

noun

774 of 3002

Bad / Pain

audio

cramps - A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

When Sharon got cramps in her stomach after eating the fish, she suspected that it may have been spoiled.

adjective

775 of 3002

Bad / Strange

audio

bizarre - Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.

Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.

verb

See noun

776 of 3002

Bad / Dishonest

audio

fink - Inform on to the authorities

Mary finked on her brother when their parents asked which one of them took a cookie out of the jar.

noun

777 of 3002

Bad / Bad

audio

woe - Great sorrow or distress

Young Billy always felt woe at school whenever the bullies would pick on him.

adjective

778 of 3002

Other / Sound

audio

glib - (of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.

adjective

779 of 3002

Bad / Weak

audio

fleeting - Lasting for a very short time

Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.

verb

780 of 3002

Other / Move

Url audio

divert - To change the direction or course of something.

The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.