noun

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Bad / Angry

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wrath - Great anger that results in a desire to punish

Tommy took a cookie out of the jar, not yet worrying about his mother's wrath.

verb

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Other / Entice

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cajole - To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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hideous - Ugly or disgusting to look at

The Elephant Man was famous for being so hideous that he had to cover his face everywhere he went.

adjective

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Good / Energy

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invigorating - Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy

As she sat outside the tent, she found the peace of the woods and the beautiful night sky totally invigorating to her spirits.

verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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grimace - To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

The soccer player grimaced as he fell to the ground in pain.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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jitters - Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.

He always gets the jitters before a big race but calms down once he starts running.

verb

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Bad / Confused

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stupefy - To surprise, tire, bore, or shock somebody, resulting in their being unable to think clearly.

When I read about how Larry Ellison built up Oracle into a powerhouse, I am stupefied, and find it hard to understand how he did it.

noun

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Other / Shape

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wrinkle - A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; or a minor problem or unexpected difficulty.

There’s just one little wrinkle in our plan—we forgot to book the hotel we were planning to stay in.

noun

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Other / Shape

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gully - A water-worn ravine

On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.

adjective

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Good / Important

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supreme - (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others

In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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compulsive - Relating to or caused by obsession, often linked to a psychological condition.

Her compulsive tendency to clean the house before leaving for work, even when it is spotless, made her late for work every day.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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foolish - Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.

The group realized in hindsight that it had been foolish to go hiking without checking the weather forecast.