gab -
Talk, typically at length, about trivial matters
Having no use for small talk, Robert would roll his eyes as soon as the people around him would gab endlessly.
adjective
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Boring
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monotonous -
Repetitious and boring
Bertha found working on the assembly line of the factory to be monotonous, and she had to drink coffee to stay awake.
verb
1827 of 3207
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.
noun
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1828 of 3207
Bad /
Small
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glimpse -
A momentary or partial view
With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .
adjective
1829 of 3207
Good /
Strong
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imposing -
Demanding attention or respect due to size, power, or presence.
His deep voice and confident posture made him an imposing figure in the courtroom.
verb
1830 of 3207
Other /
Up+Down
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swoop -
(especially of a bird) To move rapidly downward through the air
Once it spotted its prey on the ground, the eagle swooped in with its talons ready.
verb
1831 of 3207
Bad /
Weak
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totter -
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse.
Women frequently totter when wearing high heels because of their impractical design.
adjective
1832 of 3207
Good /
Calm
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gingerly -
To act in a way that is careful and cautious:
Bob's unit was called in to defuse the live bomb, and he disentangled the wires very gingerly.
adjective
1833 of 3207
Bad /
Afraid
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intimidated -
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.
noun
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décor -
The color, style, and arrangement of the things that decorate a place or room.
When he started the restaurant, he paid attention not only to the food, but also to provide a beautiful décor.
verb
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1835 of 3207
Other /
Other
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
noun
1836 of 3207
Bad /
Powerless
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cog -
A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important.
She felt that by answering emals all day, she was just a cog in the organization - but the good-bad news is that the work is being replaced by AI.
