Other

audio

589 of 661
Other / Desire

noun

penchant - A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Mario had a penchant for gambling and frequently lost all of his money each time.

audio

590 of 661
Other / Move

nounverb verb

swish - Move with a hissing or rushing sound

The race cars swished past the spectators in a tidal wave of sound.

audio

591 of 661
Other / Other

adjective

Picture

Hybrid - A thing made by combining two different elements, often from different sources.

The car is a hybrid, running on both gasoline and electricity.

audio

592 of 661
Other / Move

noun

uptick - ​a small increase in the level or value of something

The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.

audio

593 of 661
Other / Other

adjective

rustic - Relating to the countryside; rural

Lenny couldn't wait to get out of the city and visit his relatives in the rustic countryside.

audio

594 of 661
Other / Shape

noun

Picture

Buffer - A person or thing that reduces shock or impact.

When Fred skidded off the road on his motorcycle, his helmet was a thankful buffer that prevented a head injury.

audio

595 of 661
Other / Wet

nounverb verb

trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.

audio

596 of 661
Other / Slow

verb

ramble - Walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.

Sometimes on the weekend, Joe would like to just ramble in the woods and think about the week that was and the week that was about to be.

audio

597 of 661
Other / Shape

noun

Picture

outskirts - The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.

We got lost while driving through the outskirts of the small town.

audio

598 of 661
Other / Wet

verb

douse - Pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

audio

599 of 661
Other / Surprise

noun

Picture

Anticlimax - A situation where the outcome is much less dramatic than expected.

The final scene was such an anticlimax after all the suspense, that the audience was very disappointed.

audio

600 of 661
Other / Inward

noun

Picture

Ego - A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

His ego was bruised when he didn’t get the promotion.