Adjective

audio

253 of 814
Other / Inward

adjective

Picture

Ascetic - Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.

She adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up social media, junk food, and shopping.

audio

254 of 814
Good / Smart

adjective

savvy - Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment

Because of his savvy knowledge about investing, Warren Buffett is viewed as the guru of Wall Street.

audio

255 of 814
Good / Strong

adjective

invincible - Too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Superman is able to fight for truth, justice and the American way because he is invincible against his enemies.

audio

256 of 814
Good / Big

adjective

epic - Large and impressive

Tolstoy's epic 1200 page novel "War and Peace" takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812.

audio

257 of 814
Other / Inward

adjective

prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.

audio

258 of 814
Bad / Bad

adjective

Picture

Bitter - Feeling angry, hurt, or resentful due to a bad experience, or having a sharp, unpleasant taste (often the opposite of sweet).

When the car broke down 5 blocks from our house, we walked home in the bitter cold of winter.

audio

259 of 814
Good / Flexible

adjective

deft - Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements

The ballet dancer impressed everyone with her deft footwork.

audio

260 of 814
Bad / Aggressive

adjective

brash - Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

Lydia was a very brash supervisor, always yelling at her employees to do their jobs.

audio

261 of 814
Bad / Weak

adjective

Picture

Moribund - In a dying or near-death state — no longer active or effective — stagnant or declining.

The moribund patient was kept alive by machines in the hospital’s intensive care unit.

audio

262 of 814
Good / Big

adjective

Picture

Jumbo - Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.

She bought a jumbo pack of paper towels so she wouldn’t run out anytime soon.

audio

263 of 814
Good / Good

adjective

precious - (of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly

Despite its universal presence, water is still one of our most precious resources.

audio

264 of 814
Bad / Disorganized

adjective

cumbersome - Difficult to use because it is complex or heavy

Arthur didn't enjoy the hike because of his heavy and cumbersome backpack