blur -
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist.
The rain on the windscreen reduced the oncoming traffic to a blur that made it hard for Beth to drive, even with her glasses.
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1226 of2007 Good /
Beautiful
adjective
transcendent -
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.
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1227 of2007 Bad /
Stupid
noun
klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
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1228 of2007 Bad /
Angry
noun
outburst -
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger
Tired of his underperforming employees, the boss let loose with an outburst of anger that shocked everyone.
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1229 of2007 Good /
Happy
nounverb verb
jest -
Speak or act in a joking manner
Malcolm and his friends always jested and shared laughs with each other.
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1230 of2007 Good /
Busy
nounverb noun
throng -
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
The handful of musicians on stage were outnumbered by the enormous throng of people in the audience.
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1231 of2007 Bad /
Disgusting
noun
smut -
Obscene language or matter
Patty couldn't enjoy the comedy set because of the obscene smut in the comedian's material.
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1232 of2007 Good /
Strong
noun
vitality -
The state of being strong and active; energy
Despite being far older than most of the other runners, Hank's vitality shone through as he completed the marathon.
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1233 of2007 Bad /
Bad
adjective
despicable -
Deserving hatred and contempt
The fans of both football teams engaged in despicable behavior by assaulting each other.
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1234 of2007 Bad /
Attack
nounverb noun
blitz -
An intensive or sudden military attack
Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.
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1235 of2007 Bad /
Unfriendly
verb
mock -
Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
While the professor wrote the math formula on the board, one of the students mocked him behind his back as the other students laughed.
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1236 of2007 Bad /
Bad
adjective
grim -
Forbidding or uninviting
The ruins of the city were a grim sight to walk through.
