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1765 of 1944
Good / Beautiful

noun

trinket - A small decorative object, or a piece of jewelry that is cheap or of low quality:

Sara remembered how when she and Bill were 14 years old, he gave her a trinket for her birthday, and how she treasured it though it had no monetary value.

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1766 of 1944
Other / Inward

adjective

fussy - (of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please

Ryan was always fussy when it came to food and never liked eating vegetables.

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1767 of 1944
Bad / Dirty

verb

scuff - Scrape or brush the surface of (a shoe or other object) against something

Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.

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1768 of 1944
Other / Slow

verb

roam - Move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area

The buffalo had dozens of acres to roam freely without a care in the world.

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1769 of 1944
Other / Body

adjective

drowsy - Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep

Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.

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1770 of 1944
Good / Exciting

adjective

engrossing - Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention

Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.

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1771 of 1944
Bad / Dishonest

noun

scoundrel - Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.

Granny Perkins realized that the man who pretended to be her friend turned out to be a scoundrel who stole her belongings. .

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1772 of 1944
Bad / Mistake

noun

snafu - A confused or chaotic state; a mess

A lack of funding led to the snafu of an incomplete bridge being built across the river.

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1773 of 1944
Other / Slow

verb

meander - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

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1774 of 1944
Good / Love

verb

cherish - Protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Kayla cherished her dog and would show him affection all the time.

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1775 of 1944
Other / Inward

nounverb verb

blush - Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame

Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.

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1776 of 1944
Other / Inward

adjective

prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.