verb

See noun

1921 of 3002

Bad / Dishonest

audio

leech - To habitually exploit or rely on

The loan shark would leech off of Frank's desperation with absurdly high interest rates.

noun

1922 of 3002

Good / Good

audio

paradise - An ideal or idyllic place or state

Peter wanted to leave his job and vacation at an island paradise.

noun

See verb

1923 of 3002

Bad / Dishonest

audio

loot - Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war

After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.

noun

1924 of 3002

Bad / Small

audio

smidgen - A small amount of something

Even a smidgen of ketchup would make the bland french fries more flavorful.

noun

1925 of 3002

Other / Shape

Url audio

crux - A vital or decisive point that determines the outcome.

Understanding the crux of the problem helped them find a quick solution.

noun

1926 of 3002

Good / Exciting

audio

extravaganza - An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.

noun

1927 of 3002

Good / Smart

audio

ingenuity - The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.

noun

1928 of 3002

Bad / Unfriendly

Url audio

bigot - A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.

He was labeled a bigot for making offensive comments about immigrants.

adjective

1929 of 3002

Bad / Stupid

Url audio

impractical - Not useful, unlikelly to succeed, not sensible or realistic.

Attaching wings to arms was an impractical method for man to be able to fly.

noun

1930 of 3002

Bad / Aggressive

audio

bluster - Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect

The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.

adjective

1931 of 3002

Good / Successful

Url audio

auspicious - Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.

Jim and Jill felt that the sunny clear day of the wedding was an auspicious start to begin a new life together in their marriage.

noun

1932 of 3002

Good / Calm

audio

nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.