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2041 of 2066
Good / Friendly

noun

candor - The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

Joe was a popular politician, because people appreciated his candor, the way he was up front and open about how he felt on all the issues.

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2042 of 2066
Bad / Uncomfortable

nounverb verb

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Burden - To place a load or responsibility on someone.

Please don’t burden yourself with more work than you can handle.

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2043 of 2066
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

shoo - Make (a person or animal) go away by waving one's arms at them, saying “shoo,” or otherwise acting in a discouraging manner

Ashok shooed away the media who kept taking pictures of him.

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2044 of 2066
Other / Shape

noun

clod - A lump of earth or clay

Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.

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2045 of 2066
Bad / Mistake

noun

blooper - An embarrassing error

Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.

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2046 of 2066
Bad / Dishonest

verb

tamper - Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations

For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.

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2047 of 2066
Good / Beautiful

adjective

opulent - Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

Debra couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the opulent dining room with its brilliant chandelier and gold-plated china.

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2048 of 2066
Bad / Attack

nounverb noun

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abuse - The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.

The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.

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2049 of 2066
Good / Successful

noun

maestro - A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music

Toscanini was a maestro at conducting the New York Philharmonic

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2050 of 2066
Other / Body

verb

waddle - Walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

The penguins waddled, taking a whole day to travel one mile.

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2051 of 2066
Bad / Attack

verb

harass - Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation

Erin didn't know who to turn to when her boss harassed her with uncomfortable physical contact.

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2052 of 2066
Other / Move

nounverb verb

tumble - (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.