verb

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Bad / Small

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skimp - To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize

When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.

noun

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Good / Energy

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boost - A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement

When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.

noun

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Bad / Weak

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malaise - A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.

There was a growing malaise among the population due to rising prices and unemployment.

adjective

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Good / Energy

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vigorous - Very forceful or energetic.

Winston Churchill's 'Blood, toil, tears, and sweat' speech inspired England to have a vigorous response to the German invasion of Europe, and to the attack by planes of England.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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meticulous - Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

David was so meticulous about his lawn that he made sure every blade of grass was cut at the same height.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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hassle - Irritating inconvenience

Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.

adjective

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Other / Fast

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whirlwind - Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.

We loved our whirlwind tour of so many European countries in one week.

noun

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Other / Light

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aura - The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.

She was immediately attracted to the aura of light and peace that seemed to emanate from him, though she realized this required validation and investigation.

noun

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Other / Up+Down

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avalanche - A mass of snow, ice, and/or rocks that fall rapidly down a mountainside.

The sudden and unexpected avalanche meant that the hikers would have to find an alternate path to the top of the mountain.

verb

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Other / Fast

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streak - To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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awkward - Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.

She felt awkward meeting her ex husband at the party, and they tried to avoid each other as much as possible.

noun

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Bad / Steal

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mugger - A person who attacks and robs another in a public place

Darlene thought she was safe walking on a public street in broad daylight until a mugger ran off with her purse.