verb

1681 of 3112

Other / Stop

Url audio

recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.

noun

See verb

1682 of 3112

Good / Happy

audio

romp - A spell of rough, energetic play

JIm enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with his kids so they could use all their energy up.

adjective

1683 of 3112

Good / Smart-Adj

Url audio

cognizant - To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.

He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..

adjective

1684 of 3112

Good / Big

audio

gargantuan - Enormous

The gargantuan dragon was as tall as a skyscraper and equally as fearsome.

noun

1685 of 3112

Bad / Unhappy

audio

chagrin - Being unhappy and disappointed as a result of a failure or mistake

Paul felt chagrin when he missed the field goal that would have won the football game.

noun

1686 of 3112

Other / Up-Down

Url audio

avalanche - A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.

The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.

noun

1687 of 3112

Bad / Strange

Url audio

fairytale - A children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands; or something that is too good to be true or seems unreal.

He told a fairytale about how he got the job, but no one believed him, and people suspected that he had a relative in management.

adjective

1688 of 3112

Good / Strong

audio

rigorous - Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

Before being sent to battle, military members must go through rigorous training in boot camp.

adjective

1689 of 3112

Good / Flexible

Url audio

compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

noun

1690 of 3112

Bad / Delay

audio

laggard - A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others

Once the runners ahead of him were specks in the distance, Terry knew he was the laggard of the race.

adjective

1691 of 3112

Other / Shape

Url audio

puffy - Describing something with a rounded or bloated shape, such as a puffy pillow or a puffy cloud.

The pillow was so puffy that it felt like he was sleeping on a soft cloud.

verb

1692 of 3112

Other / Move

Url audio

zoom - To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.

The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.