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quip - A witty remark

Gabriel's stand-up comedy career took off when audiences saw how talented he was about making mildly insulting but funny quips about people.

verb

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Good / Strong

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replenish - To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.

The office staff took a break to replenish their energy with a healthy lunch before continuing their afternoon work.

verb

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humiliate - To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.

His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.

verb

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verify - To check or prove something through evidence or investigation

The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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upscale - Of superior quality or status, often used to describe products, services, or areas.

They opened an upscale restaurant in the heart of the city.

adjective

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indifferent - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

In the 1700's, the upper classes were generally indifferent to the suffering and hunger of the poor.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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futile - Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Sisyphus was engaged in the futile task of rolling a boulder up a steep hill.

adjective

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Good / New

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newfangled - Different from what one is used to; objectionably new

Ruth just wanted to see the newest pictures of her grandson, but she couldn't figure out this newfangled thing called e-mail.

noun

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Bad / Weak

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shanty - A small, crudely built shack

Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.

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Other / Fast

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brisk - Active, fast, and energetic.

The brisk wind made it a great day for kite flying.

verb

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jeer - To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.

Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.

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tycoon - A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry

Bill Gates is recognized worldwide as a tycoon of the computing industry.