tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to access the files.
verb
266 of 729
Other /
Inward
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prance -
For a horse to move with high springy steps.
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
verb
267 of 729
Good /
Flexible
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swivel -
Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel
Harold swiveled in his chair and made himself dizzy as a result.
verb
268 of 729
Good /
Smart
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outsmart -
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are
The robber outsmarted the bank and police by drilling into the bank vault from the sewer system.
verb
269 of 729
Good /
Pleasure
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slake -
To quench or satisfy one's thirst
Trevor slaked his thirst at the soccer game by drinking half of his water bottle.
verb
270 of 729
Other /
Slowly
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plod -
To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.
verb
271 of 729
Bad /
Hostile
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scold -
To rebuke someone angrily, telling them what you think they did wrong.
When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.
verb
272 of 729
Other /
Sound
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tinkle -
To make a light, clear ringing sound
The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.
verb
273 of 729
Good /
Friendly
Url
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
verb
274 of 729
Bad /
Aggressive
Url
audio
allege -
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.
He is alleged to have lied under oath during the trial.
verb
275 of 729
Other /
Slowly
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hover -
To remain in one place in the air
The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.
verb
276 of 729
Good /
Successful
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clinch -
To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
Both companies clinched the contract with each other and posed for pictures to celebrate.
