verb

1957 of 3207

Bad / Delay

audio

linger - To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave

The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.

noun

See verb

1958 of 3207

Good / Energy

audio

boost - A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement

When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.

adjective

1959 of 3207

Other / Shape

Url audio

embedded - Inserted as part of something larger or more complex.

A video was embedded in the article to give more context.

verb

See noun

1960 of 3207

Other / Move

audio

whirl - Move or cause to move rapidly around and around

The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.

noun

1961 of 3207

Good / Friendly

Url audio

wavelength - A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.

The bond of their friendship is so strong because they always feel they are on the same wavelength, anticipating and finishing each other’s sentences.

adjective

1962 of 3207

Bad / Bad

audio

morbid - To be too interested with unpleasant subjects, especially death

Lester had a morbid fascination with cemeteries and funeral halls.

verb

1963 of 3207

Bad / Afraid

audio

flee - To run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

noun

1964 of 3207

Bad / Pain

Url audio

standstill - A halt in activity, usually temporary but total.

Traffic came to a standstill after the accident on the highway.

noun

1965 of 3207

Bad / Hostile

audio

bully - Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker

Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.

adjective

1966 of 3207

Bad / War

Url audio

bloodthirsty - Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.

Though Stalin killed up to 20 million people, it's pbobably not because he was bloodthirsty, but because he was misguided, paranoid, and a bit crazy.

verb

1967 of 3207

Bad / Uncomfortable

audio

lug - To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.

For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.

adjective

1968 of 3207

Good / Happy

Url audio

jolly - Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.

The children were jolly as they played in the snow, laughing and singing.