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1345 of 2001
Bad / Aggressive

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prey - Hunt and kill for food

The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.

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1346 of 2001
Bad / Uncomfortable

verb

fidget - Make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Ron nervously fidgeted with his hands before giving the speech to 10,000 people.

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1347 of 2001
Bad / Disorganized

nounverb verb

scribble - Write or draw (something) carelessly or hurriedly

At the daycare center, Cameron used a black crayon to scribble on the walls.

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1348 of 2001
Bad / Strange

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antics - Funny, silly, or strange behavior

When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.

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1349 of 2001
Good / Pleasure

adjective

luscious - (of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste

The luscious chocolate cake on his tongue made Asa feel like he was in heaven.

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1350 of 2001
Good / Smart

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Brainstorm - A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.

During the meeting, we had a brainstorm about how to improve our marketing strategy.

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1351 of 2001
Bad / Attack

verb

scorch - Burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat

Nancy couldn't walk barefoot outside because the summer heat had scorched the pavement.

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1352 of 2001
Bad / Nervous

adjective

frazzled - To feel completely exhausted and worn out, and unable to think straight, after a great deal of mental or physical effort

After being up two nights in a row writing a 60 page history paper, and drinking 60 cups of coffee, Simon's mind felt frazzled.

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1353 of 2001
Bad / Aggressive

verb

quash - Reject or void, especially by legal procedure

Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.

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1354 of 2001
Good / Successful

noun

milestone - An event marking a significant accomplishment

Mark and Mary celebrated the major milestone of their being married 50 years.

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1355 of 2001
Other / Slow

verb

sway - Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side

Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.

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1356 of 2001
Bad / Crazy

adjective

berserk - To behave in a wild and uncontrolled way as a result of something unexpected happening.

When Anne found out that she had lost all her money as a result of stock fraud, she went berserk, running around the house, screaming and breaking dishes.