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1273 of 2001
Bad / Small

adjective

terse - A way of expressing something using a minimum number of words

Bill was very terse in the way he expressed himself, but people understood what he meant by his facial expressions.

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1274 of 2001
Good / Beautiful

adjective

glitzy - Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour)

The glitzy hotel looked too fancy for its own good.

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1275 of 2001
Bad / Small

adjective

piddling - Pathetically trivial; trifling

In a piddling attempt at perfection, Alec would cut the blades of grass individually.

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1276 of 2001
Good / Smart

adjective

eloquent - To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.

The Roman statesman Cicero was famous for his eloquent speeches.

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1277 of 2001
Bad / Small

nounverb verb

peek - Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.

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1278 of 2001
Bad / Small

noun

Picture

tinge - A trace of some color

The yellow tinge of the setting sun contrasted with the purple sky.

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1279 of 2001
Bad / Weak

verb

scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.

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1280 of 2001
Good / Pleasure

adjective

cushy - (of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure

With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.

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1281 of 2001
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

squabble - Quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.

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1282 of 2001
Bad / Disgusting

nounverb verb

trash - Damage or wreck

When Adam's parents were shocked that he and his friends had trashed their home while they were away on vacation.

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1283 of 2001
Good / Strong

adjective

rigorous - Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

Before being sent to battle, military members must go through rigorous training in boot camp.

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1284 of 2001
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

sniveling - Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people

Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.