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noun the lowest adult male singing voice

adjective relating to the lowest range of musical instruments or voices

• The bass section of the orchestra is responsible for providing the low tones in the music.
• I love listening to the bass in this song, it really adds depth to the sound.
• That bass drop was sick, it really got the party going.
• His voice had a deep bass quality that resonated throughout the room.

verb the action of seizing or apprehending something or someone

adjective causing interest or excitement and holding the attention

• She was catching up on her reading during the long train ride.
• I caught him sneaking a cookie from the jar.
• I'm catching a vibe from this party, let's stay a bit longer.
• His jokes were so funny, I felt like I was catching my breath from laughing so hard.

noun a throw or toss

verb to throw something carelessly or casually

• He decided to chuck the old files and start fresh with a new organizational system.
• I told him to chuck the idea of going out tonight and just stay in instead.
• She chucked her phone across the room in frustration.
• After years of working in the same job, he finally decided to chuck it all and pursue his passion for painting.

adjective stylish or elegant in a showy or flashy way

• The nobby gentleman arrived at the event in a tailored suit.
• I saw a nobby guy at the party last night.
• That nobby dude is always dressed to impress.
• Her writing style is quite nobby, with intricate details and elegant prose.

noun a small boned fish

verb to push or jab at something quickly or roughly

• She used a long stick to poke at the fire and get it going again.
• I like to poke fun at my brother for his silly jokes.
• Stop poking me, I'm trying to concentrate!
• His constant needling seemed harmless at first, but it eventually started to poke at my insecurities.

adjective describing something that is thick and heavy, or lacking firmness or solidity

• The slabby rock formations in the canyon were a result of years of erosion.
• I tripped over a big slabby rock on the hiking trail.
• That guy at the gym has some seriously slabby muscles!
• Her speech was full of slabby arguments that didn't hold up under scrutiny.

noun a continuous rhythmic humming sound

verb to make a continuous rhythmic humming sound

• The thrum of the machinery could be heard throughout the factory.
• I could feel the thrum of excitement in the air as the concert started.
• The bass in that song has such a sick thrum to it.
• There was a constant thrum of activity in the bustling city.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering questions such as how, when, or where

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to limit or define a noun, indicating whether the noun is specific or nonspecific

• He instructed the workers to pull to the right in order to avoid hitting the obstacle.
• Hey, can you pull to the side so I can park my car?
• I had to pull to the curb to let the ambulance pass by.
• She had to pull to the side and take a break from work to recharge her energy.