noun

2017 of 3207

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.

verb

2018 of 3207

Good / Strong

audio

bolster - To support or strengthen; prop up

Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.

noun

2019 of 3207

Bad / Unfriendly

Url audio

rebuttal - A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.

The senator’s rebuttal to his opponent’s argument was clear and persuasive, leaving little room for further dispute.

noun

2020 of 3207

Good / New

Url audio

offspring - The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.

West Side Story was the offspring of collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim.

verb

2021 of 3207

Good / Love

audio

pamper - To indulge with attention, comfort, and kindness

Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.

verb

2022 of 3207

Bad / Angry

audio

gnash - To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger

Ted gnashed his teeth in anger when he found out that his flight was canceled.

noun

2023 of 3207

Good / Smart

Url audio

techie - A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.

My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.

adjective

2024 of 3207

Bad / Aggressive

audio

cutthroat - Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways

The cutthroat competition between the 2 stores was so intense, that products were selling below cost.

verb

See noun

2025 of 3207

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

slip - To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.

She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.

adjective

2026 of 3207

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

derogatory - Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect

After 6 months of singing lessons, she was insulted by what she regarded as derogatory remarks by her friends after she sang at the concert.

verb

2027 of 3207

Good / Flexible

Url audio

reimburse - To pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you.

They were hoping that their insurance company would reimburse them for the cost of the expensive operation.

verb

2028 of 3207

Other / Slowly

audio

budge - To make or cause to make the slightest movement

Despite the men's best efforts, the heavy boulder still wouldn't budge an inch.