skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
adjective
2006 of 3207
Bad /
Hurt
audio
brutal -
Savagely violent
Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.
verb
See noun
2007 of 3207
Other /
Sound
Url
audio
hiss -
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.
When he heard to broken water pipe hiss, he knew he should call a plumber right away.
noun
2008 of 3207
Bad /
Old
audio
hag -
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.
noun
See verb
2009 of 3207
Bad /
Weak
audio
wobble -
An unsteady movement from side to side
When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.
verb
2010 of 3207
Bad /
Dislike
audio
cringe -
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment
While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.
adjective
2011 of 3207
Bad /
Disgusting
audio
repulsive -
Extremely unpleasant and disgusting.
When Jim went fishing, he asked his friends to put the worms on the hooks, because he found it too repulsive to do it himself.
verb
2012 of 3207
Bad /
Hurt
audio
gawk -
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.
noun
2013 of 3207
Good /
Busy
audio
hubbub -
General excitement and activity
The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.
adjective
2014 of 3207
Bad /
Angry
audio
fierce -
Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude
When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him
verb
See noun
2015 of 3207
Bad /
Weak
audio
limp -
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.
noun
2016 of 3207
Bad /
Strange
Url
audio
façade -
A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.
Despite his smile, it was clear his happiness was just a façade.
