noun

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Bad / Stupid

audio

shmo - A stupid person

Even though he is a loving father and husband, Homer Simpson is still viewed as a simple-minded shmo who has trouble with ordinary tasks.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

audio

imbibe - To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.

Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.

adjective

1719 of 3207

Bad / Bad

audio

unconscionable - Not right or reasonable

At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

audio

elegant - Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

With her classically beautiful features, Audrey Hepburn appeared elegant no matter what she happened to be wearing.

adjective

1721 of 3207

Other / Wet

audio

moisturized - To make something, especially the skin, less dry.

As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.

noun

1722 of 3207

Bad / Stupid

audio

lackey - A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant

The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.

noun

1723 of 3207

Bad / Strange

Url audio

Idiosyncrasy - A unique or peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic specific to an individual.

He had the idiosyncrasy of suddenly - when he wanted attention - to take off his shoes and socks and lift his feet in the air.

verb

See noun

1724 of 3207

Other / Wet

audio

spurt - To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.

noun

1725 of 3207

Good / Friendly

Url audio

confidante - Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems.

The president relied heavily on his most trusted confidante for decision-making.

verb

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Other / Wet

audio

parch - To make or become dry through intense heat.

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

noun

1727 of 3207

Bad / War

audio

showdown - A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute

In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.

noun

1728 of 3207

Good / Energy

Url audio

intensity - Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.

During the war, the intensity of the battles decreased in the winter when it was just too cold to fight.