The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.
verb
1058 of 3207
Good /
Smart
audio
ponder -
To look inward and think carefully about something
Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.
noun
1059 of 3207
Good /
New
Url
audio
neophyte -
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.
As a neophyte to programming, she found the first few lessons challenging but exciting.
adjective
1060 of 3207
Other /
Wet
Url
audio
slippery -
Difficult to hold or stand on because of being smooth, wet, or greasy.
Be careful—the floor is slippery after being mopped.
adjective
1061 of 3207
Bad /
Bad
audio
grim -
Forbidding or uninviting
The ruins of the city were a grim sight to walk through.
adjective
1062 of 3207
Other /
Fast
audio
ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time
The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.
adjective
1063 of 3207
Bad /
Boring
Url
audio
unadorned -
Free from luxury or excess; straightforward in appearance or style
The building's design was simple and unadorned, focusing more on function than aesthetics.
verb
1064 of 3207
Bad /
Aggressive
audio
hamper -
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.
verb
See noun
1065 of 3207
Other /
Fast
audio
streak -
To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.
The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.
noun
1066 of 3207
Other /
Up+Down
Url
audio
downfall -
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.
verb
See noun
1067 of 3207
Bad /
Disgusting
audio
trash -
Damage or wreck
When Adam's parents were shocked that he and his friends had trashed their home while they were away on vacation.
adjective
1068 of 3207
Bad /
Weak
Url
audio
irredeemable -
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.
The villain in the story was so cruel that he seemed irredeemable to the very end.
