careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
adjective
890 of 3110
Good /
Successful
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paramount -
More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme.
In any emergency, safety is of paramount importance.
noun
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Bad /
Strange
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ghetto -
A part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or marginalized community.
The Smith family lived in the inner-city ghetto, and tried to make the best of a hard life.
verb
See noun
892 of 3110
Bad /
Weak
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slack -
Loosen (something, especially a rope)
The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.
adjective
893 of 3110
Bad /
Dangerous
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monstrous -
Abnormally bad or shocking
The monstrous tidal way destroyed the little island village.
verb
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Big
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enhance -
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.
noun
895 of 3110
Other /
Light
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halo -
A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.
The painting depicted the angel with a bright halo above her head, symbolizing her purity and divine presence.
verb
See noun
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Other /
Light
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eclipse -
To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.
His achievements in the field of philosophy eclipsed those who came before and after him.
noun
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Bad /
Attack
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kibosh -
Put an end to; dispose of decisively
Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.
noun
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Bad /
Small
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vestige -
A very small sign of something that has almost disappeared or stopped existing
As they dug deeper, they found vestiges of the civilization that existed 4000 years ago.
adjective
899 of 3110
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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uneasy -
Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.
She felt uneasy walking alone through the dark alley.
verb
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Bad /
Disorganized
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unravel -
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
The worst part of owning headphones is having to unravel the tangled wires.
