Other

verb

193 of 741

Other / Move

Url audio

disperse - To scatter or spread over a wide area.

The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.

noun

See verb

194 of 741

Other / Inward

audio

swagger - A very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner

After getting a makeover, a newly confident Tim walked down the street with a swagger.

noun

195 of 741

Other / Other

audio

cog - A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.

The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.

verb

196 of 741

Other / Entice

Url audio

seduce - To lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises

Clever advertising often tries to seduce naïve customers into buying worthless products.

noun

197 of 741

Other / Shape

audio

gully - A water-worn ravine

On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.

verb

See noun

198 of 741

Other / Wet

audio

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

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

noun

199 of 741

Other / Move

Url audio

influx - A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.

The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.

noun

200 of 741

Other / Light

Url audio

flame - A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.

The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.

noun

See verb

201 of 741

Other / Other

audio

martyr - A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

Socrates could have run away, but as a matter of integrity, he drank the hemlock and chose to be a martyr.

verb

202 of 741

Other / Move

Url audio

chuck - To throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.

noun

See verb

203 of 741

Other / Wet

audio

splash - A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid

In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.

verb

204 of 741

Other / Move

audio

shred - To tear or cut into shreds

With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.