noun

13 of 2867

Good / Big

Url audio

skyscraper - A high-rise structure that dominates the skyline.

The Empire State Building - built in just 13 months from 1930 to 1931 - is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world.

adjective

14 of 2867

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

adamant - Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.

Despite everyone's advice, she stayed adamant in her choice to travel alone.

nounverb verb

See noun

15 of 2867

Other / Wet

audio

thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

noun

16 of 2867

Bad / Nervous

audio

frenzy - Wild, extreme, and uncontrolled behavior or mental agitation

Saigon was in a frenzy of chaotic activity at the end of April 1975 as the Viet Cong entered the city and the last Americans left by helicopter.

nounverb noun

See verb

17 of 2867

Other / Wet

audio

trickle - A small flow of liquid

Brock tilted his glass to get the last trickle of beer out.

noun

18 of 2867

Bad / Small

Url audio

shortfall - An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.

Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.

nounverb noun

See verb

19 of 2867

Good / Friendly

audio

chitchat - Inconsequential conversation

Unlike their extroverted counterparts, introverts do not enjoy mindless chitchat.

adjective

20 of 2867

Bad / Disgusting

audio

putrid - (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of the putrid smell.

verb

21 of 2867

Good / Busy

Url audio

hasten - To move or act quickly.

The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.

nounverb verb

See noun

22 of 2867

Good / Strong

audio

boost - Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve

Pete bought ten lottery tickets instead of one because he figured that would boost his chances of winning.

adjective

23 of 2867

Bad / Stupid

audio

foolhardy - Ignoring obvious dangers

Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.

adjective

24 of 2867

Bad / Unfriendly

audio

snippy - Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way

Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.