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verb

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Good / Exciting

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rave - To talk about someone or something with great enthusiasm

When Elvis' hit "Hound Dog" came out in 1956, it sold 10 million copies, and the whole world raved about it.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

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blotch - An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin

A reddish blotch on the skin may require consulting a dermatologist.

verb

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Good / Smart

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validate - To prove that something is true

Henry David Thoreau felt self-confident about his ideas, and he didn't need anyone else to praise him, because he validated his own ideas.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

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hackneyed - (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite

Ricky was ready to tell his boss he was completely prepared for the job, but he wanted to avoid being told a hackneyed expression like "make sure you have his ducks in a row."

verb

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Other / Move

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grind - To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.

He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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wreak - To cause a large amount of damage or harm.

Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.

noun

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Good / Big

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swath - A broad strip or area of something

The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.

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Good / Friendly

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confidante - Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems.

The president relied heavily on his most trusted confidante for decision-making.

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Other / Desire

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juicy - Highly interesting, exciting, or sensational, especially regarding gossip or news.

He landed a juicy job offer with a huge salary and great benefits.

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Good / Beautiful

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plush - Richly luxurious and expensive

The plush bedsheets were so comfortable that they were worth the high price tag.

verb

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Other / Wet

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parch - To make or become dry through intense heat.

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

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