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drizzle - Light rain falling in very fine drops

The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.

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hubris - Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.

The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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canny - Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters

Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.

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superfluous - More than is needed or wanted

Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.

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sprinkle - Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)

The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.

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Good / Exciting

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revel - To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing

Elmore and his friends reveled in his purchase of a new house by throwing a party.

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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.

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suffice - To be enough, sufficient, and adequate.

The teacher said, 'My telling you once not to use your cell phones in class should suffice to make you understand how important that is.'

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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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Good / Brave

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daring - Willing to take risks; brave or bold.

The skydiver made a daring leap from the plane at 15,000 feet.

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Bad / Dishonest

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rascal - A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)

Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.

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Bad / Dangerous

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noxious - Poisonous or very harmful.

The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.

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