Other

audio

241 of 524
Other / Wet

verb

scald - Injure with very hot liquid or steam

A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.

audio

242 of 524
Other / Inward

verb

fend - Look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others

Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.

audio

243 of 524
Other / Move

nounverb noun

dash - An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily

After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.

audio

244 of 524
Other / Sound

nounverb verb

growl - (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat

Brian growled back at his dog, but it just made her angrier.

audio

245 of 524
Other / Inward

adjective

prim - Stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper

In Victorian England, women were very prim and proper, never engaging in unladylike behavior.

audio

246 of 524
Other / Entice

verb

implore - To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.

Alan implored the judge to have mercy on his situation, and not give him more than a short sentence.

audio

247 of 524
Other / Wet

noun

froth - A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam

Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.

audio

248 of 524
Other / Move

verb

squirm - Wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.

audio

249 of 524
Other / Inward

noun

prude - A person who is or claims to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity

As a natural prude, Tammy knew she would be very uncomfortable at a nude beach.

audio

250 of 524
Other / Body

adjective

numb - Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.

When Bill's wife told him she wanted a divorce, for quite a while he just felt numb,and couldn't respond.

audio

251 of 524
Other / Other

verb

faze - Disturb or disconcert (someone)

Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.

audio

252 of 524
Other / Wet

verb

wade - Walk through water or another liquid or soft substance

After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.