noun

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Other / Sound

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patter - A repeated light tapping

Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.

noun

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Other / Body

audio

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

verb

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Bad / Weak

audio

wobble - Move unsteadily from side to side

The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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lurid - Shockingly vivid or sensational, often in a way that is meant to provoke strong emotions.

At the trial, the crime scene was described in lurid detail by the detective, making everyone uncomfortable.

verb

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Good / Calm

Url audio

browse - To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.

I like to browse online shops even when I’m not planning to buy anything.

adjective

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Good / Big

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cosmic - Vast or immense in scale or importance, often relating to space or the universe.

His innovative ideas were about the possibility of cosmic energy and how it flows through the universe.

verb

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Good / Successful

audio

prevail - To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious

Though the 15 rounds of the boxing match was extremely difficult, in the end Mike prevailed over his opponent.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

audio

sprawl - Sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way

Keith was going to spend his whole weekend sprawled out on the couch instead of doing chores.

adjective

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Other / Inward

audio

greedy - Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.

verb

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Bad / Confused

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digress - To temporarily leave the main subject of a conversation or discussion

Please don’t digress—we need to focus on the main issue during these important negotiations.

verb

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Good / Friendly

audio

chitchat - Talk about trivial matters

Every morning, the secretaries would chitchat with each other over the latest gossip.

verb

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Good / Smart

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concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

They concocted a brilliant plan to surprise their friend on her birthday.