verb

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Other / Slowly

wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

adjective

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Bad / Delay

stagnant - Showing no activity; dull and sluggish

In the last few decades, the income of the richest 10% has increased while that of the bottom 90% has remained stagnant.

noun

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Other / Move

smear - A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance

At the murder scene, a bloody smear of a handprint was found on the wall.

noun

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Good / Happy

romp - A spell of rough, energetic play

JIm enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with his kids so they could use all their energy up.

adjective

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Good / Good

sublime - Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly

Martha loved art, and going to a great art Museum was for her a sublime experience

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

foolhardy - Ignoring obvious dangers

Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

puke - Vomit

The pizza that Jessica ate too quickly was going to come out as puke.

noun

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Other / Body

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

verb

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Bad / Weak

wane - To become weaker in strength or influence

After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane

noun

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Other / Other

doodle - A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away

Martha would make doodle's when she had nothing else to do, but her friends liked them so much they framed them and hung them on their walls.

noun

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Other / Stop

deadlock - A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences

Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the political and emotional deadlock between the Republicans and Democrats on almost every issue.

noun

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Bad / Hurt

prey - An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.

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