verbπShareTo connect or assemble pieces using a screw."He carefully screwed the two pieces of wood together to build a birdhouse. "technicalmachineindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation."My brother screwed up the surprise party by telling everyone the secret beforehand. "situationgamebusinessactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on."The landlord screwed the tenants by raising the rent by 50% with no warning. "economybusinesslawfinancepoliticsgovernmentsocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contort."The mechanic screwed his face up in concentration as he tried to loosen the rusted bolt. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo miskick (a ball) by hitting it with the wrong part of the foot."While trying to pass the ball to his teammate, he screwed it completely and sent it flying in the opposite direction. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo screw back."I screwed the lid back on the jar of pickles. "technicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo examine (a student) rigidly; to subject to a severe examination."The professor screwed the students on the physics final, asking incredibly difficult questions about concepts barely covered in class. "educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFucked, beset with unfortunate circumstances that seem difficult or impossible to overcome; in imminent danger."The project was completely screwed; we're behind schedule and over budget. "situationnegativeconditionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIntoxicated."He was so screwed after the party that he couldn't even remember how he got home. "drinklanguageentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
