When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
verb
1982 of 3118
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Attack
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humiliate -
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.
His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.
verb
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1983 of 3118
Good /
Friendly
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reprieve -
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.
The governor reprieved the convict and delayed his execution when new evidence was discovered.
verb
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1984 of 3118
Other /
Move
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thrust -
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.
verb
1985 of 3118
Other /
Other
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appease -
To give into demands to stop or avoid conflict
When Samantha's 4 year old boy threw a tantrum in public, she would try to appease him by giving him whatever he wanted to avoid a scene
verb
1986 of 3118
Good /
New
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refurbish -
To renovate and redecorate something; to restore something to its original or better condition and appearance.
After finding the used piece of furniture, Joel refurbished it so that it looked brand new.
verb
1987 of 3118
Good /
Friendly
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entrust -
To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.
She entrusted her best friend with the keys to her house while she was away.
verb
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1988 of 3118
Other /
Other
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doodle -
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.
adjective
1989 of 3118
Good /
Pleasure
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aesthetic -
Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch.
They liked eating in the restaurant because they found the food and the environment aesthetic.
noun
1990 of 3118
Other /
Light
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chimera -
An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.
His dream of becoming famous overnight was just a chimera.
adjective
1991 of 3118
Bad /
Disgusting
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crass -
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Nobody liked being around Daniel because of his crass behavior and disregard for people's feelings.
verb
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1992 of 3118
Bad /
Pain
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plague -
To cause constant worry, annoyance, or distress, often by repeatedly confronting someone with problems or challenges.
She was plagued by constant headaches, making it hard for her to focus on her work.
