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1621 of 1996
Bad / Delay

adjective

stranded - Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money

After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until the was discovered and brought back to civilisation.

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1622 of 1996
Other / Wet

verb

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Cleanse - To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.

The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.

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1623 of 1996
Other / Light

adjective

radiance - Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone

When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.

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1624 of 1996
Bad / Disorganized

noun

rubble - Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings

After heavy bombing, the city was reduced to rubble.

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1625 of 1996
Bad / Weak

noun

pushover - Someone who is easily persuaded or defeated

Goliath thought David was a pushover, but he soon found out how mistaken he was.

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1626 of 1996
Other / Shape

noun

crag - A steep or rugged cliff or rock face

The rocky crag stood at the top of the hill like a watchman.

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1627 of 1996
Bad / Mistake

noun

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aberration - A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.

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1628 of 1996
Other / Other

nounverb noun

flourish - A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others

As a final flourish, the basketball player broke the glass backboard with his slam dunk.

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1629 of 1996
Other / Sound

noun

drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

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1630 of 1996
Other / Body

nounverb noun

squint - An act or instance of squinting

Zed's eyes narrowed into a squint because the lights were too bright.

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1631 of 1996
Other / Body

noun

gulp - An act of gulping food or drink

Sweating from the heat, Roger took a big gulp of water to cool down.

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1632 of 1996
Good / Calm

nounverb noun

lull - A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

During a rare lull in the middle of the war, soldiers would spend their time reading the newspaper while in the trenches.