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1405 of 2001
Good / Love

adjective

smitten - Overwhelmed or struck by something, usually love

Joel and Candice were still smitten with each other, even after 20 years of marriage.

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1406 of 2001
Good / Strong

adjective

virile - A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive

Many women like Russel Crowe's virile energy as depicted in the movie Gladiator.

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1407 of 2001
Good / Good

noun

epitome - Highest example of a certain quality

Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty

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1408 of 2001
Bad / Delay

adjective

stagnate - Cease developing; become inactive or dull

The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.

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1409 of 2001
Good / Friendly

nounverb noun

flirt - A person who habitually flirts

Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.

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1410 of 2001
Other / Inward

nounverb verb

finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

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1411 of 2001
Other / Inward

adjective

stubborn - Determined not to change your opinion or attitude

Fred was stubborn as a mule, and never admitted that he could ever make a mistake

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1412 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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1413 of 2001
Bad / Mistake

verb

squander - Waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner

Many lottery winners end up squandering their fortune and returning to their life of poverty.

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1414 of 2001
Other / Move

nounverb verb

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Bump - To strike or knock against something or someone with a sudden forceful thud or jolt

I’m sorry I my car bumped into your car while I was parking, I admit I wasn't being careful enough.

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1415 of 2001
Other / Inward

adjective

fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

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1416 of 2001
Good / Pleasure

verb

bask - To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.

When Joe completed the project, he took a week off and did nothing but bask in the sun on the beach, of course totally covered with sun tan lotion.