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1 of 1944
Other / Body

nounverb noun

slouch - A lazy, drooping posture or movement

Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.

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2 of 1944
Other / Sound

nounverb verb

clatter - Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound

The chains clattered against each other in the strong wind.

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3 of 1944
Other / Light

adjective

overcast - With a sky completely full of clouds

Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.

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4 of 1944
Bad / Old

noun

fogey - A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes

Old fogeys usually complain about young people and their immature ways.

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5 of 1944
Good / Beautiful

adjective

exquisite - Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Patty carefully knelt down to get a closer look at the exquisite rose, afraid that touching it would tear it.

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6 of 1944
Other / Entice

verb

beguile - To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.

Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.

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7 of 1944
Bad / Attack

noun

tyranny - Cruel and oppressive government or rule

Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).

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8 of 1944
Bad / Dangerous

noun

tempest - A violent windy storm

The powerful tempest tossed the ship back and forth amongst the waves.

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9 of 1944
Bad / Afraid

noun

trepidation - A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.

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10 of 1944
Bad / Unhappy

verb

pout - Push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance or in order to make oneself look sexually attractive

Angelina Jolie is known for pouting her unique lips to appear more attractive.

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11 of 1944
Bad / Dishonest

adjective

corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.

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12 of 1944
Bad / Afraid

nounverb noun

dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.