shrug -
Raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'
audio
2474 of2833 Other /
Other
verb
whittle -
Carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
With nothing but free time, Elmore spent hours whittling a large piece of wood into a smaller piece.
audio
2475 of2833 Other /
Wet
noun
Picture
Residue -
Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.
After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.
audio
2476 of2833 Bad /
Bad
adjective
morbid -
To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death
Lester had a morbid fascination with cemeteries and funeral halls.
audio
2477 of2833 Other /
Wet
noun
nozzle -
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.
audio
2478 of2833 Other /
Wet
adjective
damp -
Slightly wet
The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.
audio
2479 of2833 Bad /
Small
noun
twinge -
A small, sudden, sharp localized pain
Ray felt a twinge of pain when he lifted the heavy box without bending his knees.
audio
2480 of2833 Good /
Smart
noun
wonk -
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.
audio
2481 of2833 Bad /
Weak
adjective
Picture
Penniless -
Having no money at all; completely broke.
The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.
audio
2482 of2833 Bad /
Stupid
noun
imp -
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
audio
2483 of2833 Bad /
Bad
noun
debris -
Broken or torn pieces of something larger
The rescue ship knew they were close to the disaster when they saw debris floating in the water
audio
2484 of2833 Good /
Successful
noun
milestone -
An event marking a significant accomplishment
Mark and Mary celebrated the major milestone of their being married 50 years.
