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Good / Busy

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flurry - A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind

As if the foot of snow wasn't bad enough, the wind suddenly pelted Daria with a flurry of snowflakes.

noun

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Good / Smart

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maneuver - A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.

The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.

adjective

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Bad / Hurt

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mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

noun

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Good / Brave

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verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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squalor - A state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

The popular TV show "Hoarders" focuses on people who live in so much squalor that they are trapped inside their homes.

noun

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Other / Light

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chimera - An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.

His dream of becoming famous overnight was just a chimera.

verb

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Other / Move

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revert - To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.

After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.

verb

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Bad / Delay

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dillydally - To waste time through aimless wandering or indecision

Beth and Kat dillydallied outside the store instead of going inside and buying something.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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inconsolable - So sad that a person cannot be comforted

Bob was inconsolable when he lost all his money at the gambling casino.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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peck - To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.

She gave her grandmother a quick peck on the cheek.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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freak - very unusual and unexpected

We were driving in the country, and an unexpected and freak tornado went right past our car.

verb

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Other / Fast

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streak - To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.