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drove To operate a vehicle with the intention of going somewhere. ■ "I drove my car to work today, but I forgot my keys and had to walk home."; To make someone do something by using force or coercion. ■ "The boss drove his employees to complete the project on time by offering them bonuses if they met their deadlines."; To be very angry and frustrated, often as a result of being thwarted or annoyed. ■ "When I found out my favorite TV show was canceled, I drove so mad with rage that I broke my remote!"
Crasher a person who intentionally causes a car accident ■ "The crasher drove into the telephone pole, causing it to fall on the street."
Drive To operate a motor vehicle or other means of transportation. ■ John drove his car to work every day, but today he decided to take the bus instead because he was feeling lazy.
droves A large group of animals, typically cows or sheep, that are herded together for transportation. ■ "The farmer drove his droves of cows across the field to the barn."
edgewise To move or travel in a direction that is perpendicular to the edge of something, such as a road or path. ■ I accidentally drove my car edgewise down the bike path and now I have a flat tire.
Flanks The sides of something, usually the sides of an animal or vehicle. ■ "I accidentally drove my car onto the curb and now my flanks are scuffed."
Heaved To lift or raise something with great effort, often accompanied by a loud noise. ■ "She heaved the couch up onto the truck and drove away with it."
mist A thick, whirling cloud of fog or smoke. ■ "I accidentally drove into a dense mist while on my way to the gym. It was like being in a ghostly foggy wonderland!
Pests Small, annoying creatures that are harmful to humans or crops. ■ "I had a pest infestation in my apartment, and it drove me crazy!
snowmobile A large, powerful vehicle designed for traversing snow and ice. ■ "I can't believe I accidentally drove my snowmobile into a ditch."
stake A long, thin stick used to drive a nail into wood or other materials. ■ I accidentally drove a stake through my finger while hammering in the nail.
convertibles A car with a roof that can be removed and folded down, typically for driving with the top down in good weather. ■ John bought a new convertible to celebrate his promotion at work. He drove it to the beach and showed off by cruising down the coast with the top down and the wind in his hair.
eights A group of eight people who are all terrible at driving but still insist on driving together. ■ "The eights drove down the highway like a pack of wild animals, swerving in and out of traffic while yelling obscenities at each other."
fueled Adjective, Refers to something that has been or is being propelled by a particular substance, such as gasoline or electricity. ■ I fueled my car with unleaded gasoline and drove it all the way to the beach., ■ My laptop is powered by an internal battery, which is fueled by a USB cable.
jalopy An old, worn-out car that is usually driven by someone who cannot afford a better one. ■ John drove his jalopy to the grocery store, but he had to park it on the side of the road because it broke down.
nowhere A place where nothing is happening, and nobody is around. It's like a black hole in space, but instead of sucking you into the void, it just leaves you feeling lost and confused. ■ "I accidentally drove to nowhere," said John, "and now I'm stuck here with nothing to do but twiddle my thumbs."
Recklessly Adverb Used to describe an action that is done with complete disregard for the consequences, often resulting in chaos or danger. ■ He recklessly drove down the wrong street and ended up getting lost in a strange part of town.
Retreat A place to go when one wants to escape reality or avoid confrontation. ■ John decided to retreat to the mountains for a weekend of solitude and relaxation after his boss criticized him in front of the entire team. He packed his bags, bought some camping gear, and drove up into the wilderness. As soon as he arrived at his campsite, he started building a fire, roasting marshmallows, and listening to the sound of nature. However, things took a turn when he saw a bear approaching his campsite. John quickly grabbed his bear spray and started yelling at the bear, hoping it would scare him away. Unfortunately, the bear just laughed and said, "Sorry buddy, you're in my territory now." John realized that he had made a big mistake by retreating to the mountains without knowing the risks.
smog A dense fog that blankets a city and makes it impossible to see anything, especially during rush hour. ■ "I accidentally drove into a smog while on my way to work this morning. It was so thick that I couldn't even tell if I was going the right way!