verb

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snatch - To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way

Lenny wanted to play with his brother's toy, so he tried to snatch it away from him.

noun

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Good / Smart

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virtuoso - A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.

The electric guitar player was considered a virtuoso compared to his fellow musicians.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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fib - A lie, typically an unimportant one

Jon told a little fib to his teacher about why he couldn't finish his homework and hoped she would believe him.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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heresy - An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.

Galileo was once accused of heresy for claiming the Earth orbits the sun.

noun

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Good / Smart

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wizard - A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.

He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.

verb

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vanquish - To defeat thoroughly

Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.

adjective

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Other / Shape

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jagged - Having rough, sharp points protruding

The broken drinking glasses were no longer usable because the jagged edges could injure someone.

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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Bad / Angry

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

adjective

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bleak - (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements

The bleak desert looked like nature's graveyard where not even a bush could be found.

noun

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aura - The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.

She was immediately attracted to the aura of light and peace that seemed to emanate from him, though she realized this required validation and investigation.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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agile - Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.

Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.