impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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pry -
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
adjective
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Good /
Smart
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plausible -
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
The detectives examined the crime scene and tried to find a plausible way in which the victim was killed.
adjective
1648 of 3111
Bad /
Unfriendly
audio
jilted -
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)
The wedding was ruined once the jilted bride realized the groom wasn't coming.
verb
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Bad /
Weak
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teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
adjective
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Other /
Inward
audio
mystical -
Relating to the belief that there is hidden and spiritual meaning in life.
From the time that Joan sensed that there is a mystical side of life, she spent more time praying and meditating.
verb
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Other /
Body
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swaddle -
To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth
Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.
adjective
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Other /
Inward
audio
smug -
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.
adjective
1653 of 3111
Good /
Pleasure
Url
audio
fragrant -
Having a good and pleasant smell.
When she entered the flower store, she loved the fragrant smells in the air from the great variety of flowers.
verb
1654 of 3111
Bad /
Weak
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wane -
To become weaker in strength or influence
After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane
verb
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Bad /
Uncomfortable
audio
fidget -
To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience
Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.
noun
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Good /
Successful
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cinch -
An extremely easy task
By working together, any complex task can become a cinch.
