Seth wanted to buy a newspaper, but he had zilch in his wallet.
adjective
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Bad /
Dishonest
audio
flagrant -
The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way
The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.
noun
See verb
3099 of 3207
Good /
Friendly
Url
audio
escort -
A person or group who accompanies someone to provide protection, guidance, or company in social engagements.
The military provided an escort for the supply convoy through dangerous territory.
noun
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Bad /
Unhappy
audio
sourpuss -
A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person
Even though he was just a cat, Henry's downturned expression made him look like a sourpuss.
noun
3101 of 3207
Bad /
Mistake
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liability -
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
Joe was going to choose Fred as his running mate, but then he realized that Fred's drinking problem would just make him a liability, so he chose someone else.
verb
3102 of 3207
Other /
Move
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lurch -
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
The town drunk lurched home, never managing to walk a straight line.
noun
See verb
3103 of 3207
Bad /
Unhappy
audio
yelp -
A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.
noun
See verb
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Bad /
Dishonest
audio
fib -
A lie, typically an unimportant one
Jon told a little fib to his teacher about why he couldn't finish his homework and hoped she would believe him.
verb
3105 of 3207
Other /
Slowly
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hover -
To remain in one place in the air
The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.
verb
3106 of 3207
Bad /
Attack
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trample -
To tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
adjective
3107 of 3207
Good /
Strong
Url
audio
viable -
Able to survive or live under specific conditions; also feasible or practical to implement
Starting a food truck business seems like a viable option in this city.
verb
See noun
3108 of 3207
Other /
Move
audio
thrust -
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.
