noun

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Bad / Dislike

audio

disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

verb

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Other / Move

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chug - (of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

sob - An act or sound of sobbing

Jason let out a sob when he realized that his mother was dying.

adjective

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Good / Happy

audio

ecstatic - Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

When Brad got the email saying he got the job in the big law firm, he was ecstatic.

noun

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Bad / Delay

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impasse - A situation where no progress is possible due to disagreement or a deadlock.

The peace talks reached an impasse when neither side was willing to compromise.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

audio

tempest - A violent windy storm

The powerful tempest tossed the ship back and forth amongst the waves.

adjective

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Good / Happy

audio

jovial - Friendly, happy, and in a good mood

Ben liked going to the corner bar because of the jovial and friendly atmosphere.

verb

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Bad / Confused

audio

drift - To move slowly without much intention or direction.

Bill enjoyed rowing out into the middle of the large lake, and then just letting the boat drift while he relaxed and looked at the water and the sky.

verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

harass - To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation

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

noun

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Bad / Small

audio

gig - A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians

Before they became superstars, The Beatles were playing small gigs across England.

noun

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Good / Busy

audio

swarm - A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones

The terrifying sight of insects forming a swarm made them look like an invading army.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

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imbibe - To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.

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