verb

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Other / Other

audio

conjure - To make something appear

To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.

adjective

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Good / Calm

audio

placid - (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited

With the sun setting in the distance, Jenny was as placid as the calm waters around her.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

Url audio

impressionable - Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.

Because children tend to be very impressionable, their use of the internet should be monitored, so that they are kept away form undesirble influences.

noun

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Other / Sound

audio

drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

degenerate - To decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally

After Bill started taking drugs, his life went downhill until his his relationships, health, and finances had totally degenerated.

adjective

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Other / Inward

Url audio

compulsive - Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.

Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.

verb

See noun

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Good / Big

Url audio

binge - Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess

Bob loved eating pizza so much, that whenever he had a desire to eat pizza, he ordered several pies and would binge and continue eating until his bursting stomach couldn't hold any more food.

verb

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Good / Friendly

Url audio

reconcile - To bring two or more people or groups into a state of harmony or understanding after a disagreement or conflict.

After a long argument, they managed to reconcile their differences and rebuild their relationship, realizing how much they valued each other.

adjective

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Good / Strong

audio

ironclad - So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed

When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

Url audio

savor - To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.

She took a moment to savor the rich flavor of the food before swallowing.

noun

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Bad / War

audio

onslaught - A fierce or destructive attack

The unprotected city fell to the onslaught of the attacking aliens.

verb

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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.