verb

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Other / Sound

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yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

Url audio

opinionated - Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.

He’s very opinionated and rarely listens to opposing arguments.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

homesick - Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.

After a month abroad, he became homesick and called his parents every day.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

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unrelenting - Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity

The unrelenting heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.

adjective

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Good / Big

audio

gargantuan - Enormous

The gargantuan dragon was as tall as a skyscraper and equally as fearsome.

noun

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Other / Desire

audio

druthers - A person's preference in a matter

If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

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duplicitous - Deliberately misleading or two-faced in behavior or speech.

The spy led a duplicitous life, pretending to serve one country while working for another.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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arduous - Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.

Training for the marathon was arduous, but he never gave up, and in the end he doing very well.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Weak

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ruin - The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.

The financial scandal resulted in the ruin of his career, and it led to public disgrace and the loss of his job.

verb

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Good / Love

audio

cuddle - To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

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maniac - Someone who is mentally ill tending towards violent and dangerous behavior.

The film’s villain was portrayed as a ruthless maniac with no regard for human life.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

Url audio

bangle - An ornamental band worn round the arm or occasionally the ankle.

In many Middle Eastern, African, and Asian countries there is a tradition to give and wear bangles on special occasions.