Becky's occasional lapses in memory as she got older worried her that it might be a condition that might get worse
verb
146 of 741
Other /
Squeeze
audio
crinkle -
To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.
noun
147 of 741
Other /
Shape
Url
audio
recess -
A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.
The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.
adjective
148 of 741
Other /
Entice
audio
captivating -
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.
noun
See verb
149 of 741
Other /
Body
audio
slouch -
A lazy, drooping posture or movement
Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.
verb
150 of 741
Other /
Move
Url
audio
spin -
To turn around quickly on a central point or axis.
The baby was fascinated with the spinning top, watching it carefully until it fell over.
verb
151 of 741
Other /
Sound
Url
audio
whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
verb
152 of 741
Other /
Light
audio
sparkle -
To shine brightly with flashes of light
The river sparkled with the sunlight shining down on it.
verb
153 of 741
Other /
Stop
audio
parry -
To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove
At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.
noun
See verb
154 of 741
Other /
Fast
audio
skid -
An act of skidding or sliding
In bad weather conditions, it's easy for a vehicle to go into a skid off the road.
noun
See verb
155 of 741
Other /
Squeeze
Url
audio
stuff -
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.
noun
156 of 741
Other /
Desire
audio
obsession -
Not being able to stop thinking about something.
Though Arnold didn't smoke, he had an obsession with pipes, and collected thousands of them.
