energized -
Full of energy and enthusiasm, feeling ready to accomplish something big
After running 20 miles a day all year, Allen felt energized to do very well in the marathon.
adjective
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Weak
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mediocre -
Having poor to average quality.
Francine felt that most of the men she dated were just mediocre, and she was waiting to find someone she felt was great.
adjective
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Up+Down
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choppy -
Jerky, lacking smooth or calm flow; broken into short, uneven parts.
We had to cancel the boat ride because the water was too choppy.
adjective
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Unhappy
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crabby -
Easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered.
I didn’t sleep well last night, so please don't take it personally that I’m feeling a bit crabby today.
verb
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Body
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crouch -
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.
noun
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credibility -
The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.
A verified source increases the credibility of a news report.
noun
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Unhappy
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whimper -
A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain
The kitten let out a whimper because it was waiting to be fed.
noun
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Smart
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precision -
Being exact and accurate.
Einstein's theory of relativity explains gravity's waves with incredible precision.
adjective
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Unfriendly
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controversial -
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
The movie received mixed reviews because of its controversial ending.
verb
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New
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bloom -
To use and show one's full and complete potential.
The couple really liked each other, but it was only after they married and raised a family that their love really bloomed.
adjective
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Inward
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taciturn -
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.
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Exciting
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cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
