fangs -
Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom.
In the movie, the vampire’s glowing fangs appeared just before he attacked.
adjective
1406 of 1530
Bad /
Old
audio
dilapidated -
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.
verb
1407 of 1530
Bad /
Afraid
audio
quaver -
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.
noun
1408 of 1530
Bad /
War
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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
noun
1409 of 1530
Bad /
Dislike
audio
disdain -
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.
verb
See noun
1410 of 1530
Bad /
Disorganized
audio
sprawl -
Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
Keith was going to spend his whole weekend sprawled out on the couch instead of doing chores.
noun
1411 of 1530
Bad /
Aggressive
audio
brouhaha -
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.
adjective
1412 of 1530
Bad /
Confused
audio
mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
adjective
1413 of 1530
Bad /
Hostile
audio
dismissive -
Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering
Fred didn't mind not getting the job as much as the dismissive way the employer told him.
adjective
1414 of 1530
Bad /
Unhappy
audio
grumpy -
Easily irritated and bad-tempered, usually from lack of sleep or feeling old
Howard's grumpy neighbor never said hello whenever Howard walked by his neighbor's house.
verb
1415 of 1530
Bad /
Small
Url
audio
downgrade -
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.
adjective
1416 of 1530
Bad /
Weak
audio
zonked -
Exhausted; tired out
After studying for twelve hours straight, Fred was zonked out.
