At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.
adjective
2018 of 3207
Bad /
Disorganized
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tipsy -
Slightly drunk
After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.
verb
2019 of 3207
Other /
Fast
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scoot -
To leave somewhere quickly
After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.
verb
2020 of 3207
Bad /
Unfriendly
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goad -
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.
adjective
2021 of 3207
Good /
Successful
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opportune -
Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.
The weather is great, and it's an opportune moment to plant the seeds in our garden.
noun
2022 of 3207
Good /
Big
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gobs -
A lot of
For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.
adjective
2023 of 3207
Bad /
Unfriendly
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apathetic -
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
She was apathetic toward the outcome of the football game and didn’t even watch it.
verb
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2024 of 3207
Good /
Friendly
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swap -
To give something and be given something else instead
Because they had the same birthday, every year they would swap presents.
noun
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2025 of 3207
Other /
Wet
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ooze -
The sluggish flow of a fluid
The expensive dessert was topped off with a dripping ooze of chocolate.
adjective
2026 of 3207
Bad /
Boring
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menial -
An activity that requires little training or talent, often repetitive.
The management didn't treat anyone doing menial work as less important than the rest of the workers.
verb
2027 of 3207
Good /
Love
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idolize -
To admire, love, or respect someone excessively, often to the point of worship.
Many young athletes idolize professional sports players and dream of being like them.
noun
2028 of 3207
Bad /
Pain
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agony -
Extreme physical or mental suffering
Max was in physical agony as he rode his bicycle up the long mountain trail, but spiritually and emotionally he was in heaven.
