adjective

1717 of 3209

Good / Pleasure

Url audio

fragrant - Having a good and pleasant smell.

When she entered the flower store, she loved the fragrant smells in the air from the great variety of flowers.

noun

1718 of 3209

Good / Busy

audio

bustle - Excited activity and movement

In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.

verb

See noun

1719 of 3209

Other / Up+Down

audio

tumble - (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.

adjective

1720 of 3209

Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

despondent - Unhappy and feeling no hope or enthusiasm

Bill was despondent after failing the test that he had studied so hard for.

noun

1721 of 3209

Other / Shape

audio

rift - A tear causing two parts of something to separate

When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.

noun

1722 of 3209

Bad / Stupid

Url audio

laughingstock - A person or group that is made fun of and looked down on.

As the basketball season progressed and they won no games, they were concerned that they were becoming a laughingstock of the sports world.

adjective

1723 of 3209

Good / Smart-Adj

Url audio

alert - Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.

The soldier on guard duty had to be constantly alert for signs of enemy activity.

noun

1724 of 3209

Bad / Steal

audio

scam - A dishonest scheme; a fraud

When Joel received an e-mail that promised him a million dollars, he hoped it wasn't a scam.

adjective

1725 of 3209

Other / Inward

audio

primal - Relating to very basic emotions or conditions

The book The Primal Scream deals with deep, essential emotions that are at the core of every human being.

verb

See noun

1726 of 3209

Good / Busy

Url audio

clamor - To shout loudly and insistently.

For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.

noun

See verb

1727 of 3209

Bad / Small

audio

dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

verb

1728 of 3209

Good / Love

audio

dote - To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.

The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.