offshoot -
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed
Bell Labs, an offshoot of the Bell Telephone company, was where the transistor, laser beams, and the UNIX operating system were invented.
noun
2402 of 3207
Other /
Move
Url
audio
inertia -
Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.
The company’s inertia in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.
noun
2403 of 3207
Bad /
Unhappy
audio
pall -
A feeling of gloom
A pall of dread and silence fell over the crowd as the names of those who had not survived the fire were announced.
verb
2404 of 3207
Other /
Body
audio
clutch -
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.
verb
2405 of 3207
Bad /
Unfriendly
Url
audio
alienate -
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
Because she was the only person from a foreign country in the college, she felt alienated from all their activities.
verb
2406 of 3207
Bad /
Attack
audio
wreak -
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.
noun
2407 of 3207
Bad /
Disgusting
audio
muck -
Dirt, grime or messy substance.
Harold was not impressed when he returned from the office, to find that his idea of parking under a shady tree had back-fired because the birds had covered his car in all kinds of disgusting muck.
adjective
2408 of 3207
Bad /
Powerless
Url
audio
shorthanded -
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.
When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.
noun
2409 of 3207
Bad /
Bad
audio
monstrosity -
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.
adjective
2410 of 3207
Good /
Good
Url
audio
laudable -
Something that deserves praise or admiration.
It was not only laudable that he was going to medical school, but also that he was not asking his parents to pay any for it.
verb
See noun
2411 of 3207
Good /
Calm
Url
audio
glance -
To look quickly or briefly at something, often without giving it full attention.
He glanced at the menu but quickly decided to order the same dish as always.
noun
See verb
2412 of 3207
Good /
Smart
audio
probe -
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.
