Verb

audio

13 of 580
Bad / Old

verb

creak - To show weakness or frailty under strain.

When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when we walked.

audio

14 of 580
Bad / Attack

verb

retaliate - To attack in response to an attack.

Jill didn't like the way that John insulted her, so Jill retaliated by insulting John with an even greater insult.

audio

15 of 580
Other / Move

verb

parry - Ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove

At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.

audio

16 of 580
Other / Desire

verb

hanker - Feel a strong desire for or to do something

Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.

audio

17 of 580
Bad / Pain

verb

flinch - Make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain

Debbie was very brave and didn’t flinch when the nurse put the needle in her arm to give her the flu shot.

audio

18 of 580
Other / Other

verb

faze - Disturb or disconcert (someone)

Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.

audio

19 of 580
Bad / Dangerous

verb

jeopardize - To subject somebody or something to the risk of loss, harm, danger or failure.

Wally hated gambling because his father's reckless example had shown him what happens if you foolishly jeopardize everything you have.

audio

20 of 580
Other / Move

verb

Picture

Bolt - To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly

He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..

audio

21 of 580
Good / Big

verb

Picture

Enhance - To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.

audio

22 of 580
Other / Move

verb

burst - To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.

The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.

audio

23 of 580
Bad / Dishonest

verb

Picture

Exploit - To make full use of a resource or situation to one's advantage.

The company was accused of exploiting workers by paying them very low wages.

audio

24 of 580
Good / New

verb

Picture

Concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

They concocted a brilliant plan to surprise their friend on her birthday.