The shoes tied together dangled from the power line.
verb
686 of 705
Good /
Friendly
audio
mollify -
To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset
Bret had to think quickly how to mollify the hungry lion facing him after it had escaped from its cage at the zoo.
verb
687 of 705
Bad /
Aggressive
Url
audio
stonewall -
To delay or block a request or process by being evasive and refusing to cooperate.
The government was accused of stonewalling the investigation into the scandal, making it difficult to find witnesses and evidence.
verb
688 of 705
Other /
Up+Down
audio
plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
verb
689 of 705
Bad /
Aggressive
audio
frisk -
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.
verb
690 of 705
Bad /
Afraid
audio
quaver -
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.
verb
691 of 705
Other /
Move
Url
audio
disperse -
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.
verb
692 of 705
Bad /
War
Url
audio
mutiny -
To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.
In 1789 the crew of the HMS Bounty decided to mutiny against their captain, partially because they wanted to stay in beautiful Tahiti.
verb
693 of 705
Good /
Smart
Url
audio
comprehend -
To understand something completely
In 1911 Ernest Rutherford was able to comprehend that each molecule looked like a miniature solar system.
verb
694 of 705
Other /
Entice
audio
implore -
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.
Alan implored the judge to have mercy on his situation, and not give him more than a short sentence.
verb
695 of 705
Other /
Sound
Url
audio
amplify -
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
verb
696 of 705
Other /
Sound
audio
stammer -
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
Once he realized he was speaking to a large crowd, Quentin nervously stammered his way through his speech.
