noun

1981 of 3207

Bad / Bad

audio

scourge - A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering

For at least half the country, Donald Trump is a scourge that can't be avoided.

noun

1982 of 3207

Bad / Dangerous

audio

malady - A disease or ailment

Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.

noun

1983 of 3207

Good / Energy

Url audio

determination - The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

To be successful in any endeavor, it's important to maintainn focus and have a spirit of determination.

noun

1984 of 3207

Good / Strong

Url audio

dignity - A sense of pride in oneself; self-respect.

She carried herself with dignity even during the toughest moments of her life.

adjective

1985 of 3207

Other / Other

audio

unsung - Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment

For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.

noun

1986 of 3207

Good / Exciting

Url audio

hobby - A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.

Painting has always been her favorite hobby.

noun

1987 of 3207

Other / Light

Url audio

halo - A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.

The painting depicted the angel with a bright halo above her head, symbolizing her purity and divine presence.

verb

See noun

1988 of 3207

Other / Sound

audio

clatter - Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound

The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.

verb

1989 of 3207

Good / Big

audio

skyrocket - For something to increase very quickly.

Because his hi-tech company had an important patent, Bill saw the company's stock price skyrocket.

noun

1990 of 3207

Good / Big

audio

scads - A large number or quantity

In the oceans, scads of fish grouped together can seem as large as a whale.

noun

1991 of 3207

Good / Calm

audio

trance - A semi-hypnotic state where the mind seems to be transported to another realm

When Jerry heard the trance music, he let himself go, and he seemed to float to another state of consciousness - and he just danced with the crowd, and he felt one with the rhythm.

noun

1992 of 3207

Bad / Crazy

Url audio

megalomaniac - Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.

The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.