rectify -
To make something right, especially by removing errors or mistakes made previously.
At the scene of the accident, he tried to rectify the result of his careless driving by apologizing, but the owner of the other car was too upset to listen.
adjective
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Bad /
Dishonest
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phony -
Not genuine; fraudulent
To someone with an untrained eye, it can be hard to tell a phony handbag from a real one.
adjective
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Bad /
Weak
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rickety -
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse
Arnie was terrified when he had to cross the rickety rope bridge that could collapse at any moment.
verb
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Good /
Pleasure
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savor -
To enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by lingering over it; to experience or enjoy something for a long time.
She took a moment to savor the rich flavor of the food before swallowing.
adjective
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Other /
Inward
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picky -
Being very particular or selective about something, often to the point of being hard to please.
My dog is picky about where he sleeps; he’ll only rest on his favorite blanket.
noun
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Other /
Surprise
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discrepancy -
A difference between two things that are expected to be the same.
Her story had a major discrepancy that made the police suspicious.
verb
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Good /
Flexible
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diversify -
To expand choices by developing a wider range of products, interests, or skills.
Kodak was founded by George Eastman in 1888, but it failed to diversify in the digital age, resulting it its filing for bankrupcy in 2012.
noun
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Other /
Sound
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hush -
A silence
A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.
noun
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Bad /
Disorganized
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smithereens -
Small pieces
When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.
adjective
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Bad /
Bad
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abysmal -
A deplorable, poor or inferior state.
The living conditions in the slums were abysmal because the shelters were unsafe and there were no services to provide clean water and remove waste.
adjective
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Good /
Beautiful
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majestic -
Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity
The majestic snow-capped mountains were part of nature's true beauty.
adjective
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Good /
Calm
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painstaking -
Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task.
After months of painstaking research, she finally completed her PhD thesis.
