careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
verb
230 of 729
Other /
Move
audio
zigzag -
To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.
Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.
verb
231 of 729
Good /
Important
Url
audio
spotlight -
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.
verb
232 of 729
Other /
Shape
Url
audio
protrude -
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.
verb
233 of 729
Other /
Surprise
audio
startle -
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm
The speeding car startled Victor, and he had just enough time to jump out of the way.
verb
234 of 729
Good /
Smart
Url
audio
upgrade -
To improve and raise to a higher standard.
Though it was not cheap, I felt it was a good idea to upgrade to a laptop with more memory and a faster CPU.
verb
235 of 729
Bad /
Afraid
audio
cower -
To crouch down in fear
The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.
verb
236 of 729
Bad /
Aggressive
Url
audio
stymie -
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.
verb
237 of 729
Bad /
Dislike
Url
audio
despise -
To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.
She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.
verb
238 of 729
Other /
Fast
Url
audio
elude -
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
verb
239 of 729
Other /
Sound
audio
muffle -
To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)
Anna muffled her ears with her hands so she wouldn't have to hear the loud noises from the construction workers.
verb
240 of 729
Bad /
Weak
audio
languish -
(of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.
