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verb

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Bad / Hurt

audio

crush - Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

audio

chummy - On friendly terms; friendly

Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.

verb

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Good / Flexible

Url audio

confess - To admit that you have done something wrong.

After 10 hours of interregation, the criminal finally confessed to the crime.

adjective

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Other / Body

audio

clad - Clothed

The valiant knight was clad in chain mail armor and a protective helmet.

noun

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Good / New

audio

contraption - A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe

Cedric built a contraption on top of his motorcycle to transport his family, but he had good reason to be concerned about their safety.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

crude - Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.

His crude and unrefined behavior, often using curse words, made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner table.

adjective

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Other / Other

audio

covert - Hidden or secret

English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets

adjective

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Other / Shape

Url audio

crisp - Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)

I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.

verb

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Good / Love

audio

cuddle - To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

Url audio

concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

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

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

audio

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.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed

After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.