noun

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Bad / Attack

fracas - A noisy disturbance or quarrel

The fans in the stands looked on in shock as both teams' players engaged in a heated fracas.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

flaw - A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object

Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.

adjective

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Bad / Hurt

mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.

verb

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Good / Smart

delve - To research or make painstaking inquiries into something

In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.

adjective

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Bad / Old

musty - Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

The old books were priceless but gave off a musty smell due to their age.

adjective

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Other / Shape

oblique - Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting

Tilting at a 45-degree angle, the bonsai tree was oblique compared to the table it sat on.

noun

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Other / Sound

hush - A silence

A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

Url

bleary - When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.

Lucy's eyes were bleary after getting no sleep the night before.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

vibrant - Full of energy and enthusiasm

Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.

adjective

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Other / Entice

coy - Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring

Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

grudgingly - In a reluctant or resentful manner

Nelson didn't want to be rude, so he grudgingly accepted the piece of junk mail.

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