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277 of 1944
Bad / Strange

noun

gewgaw - A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless

Francine valued the weird ring that Tom gave her, even though it was an inexpensive gewgaw - because she felt it showed that he cared about her.

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278 of 1944
Other / Move

verb

scramble - To mix together in a confused way

During the first week of school, the teacher has hopelessly scrambled our names and faces.

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279 of 1944
Other / Move

nounverb verb

sprinkle - Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)

The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.

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280 of 1944
Good / New

nounverb verb

sprout - (of a plant) put forth shoots

Starting from a seed, the plant sprouted out of the ground.

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281 of 1944
Other / Move

verb

flutter - To move up and down or from side to side with short, quick, light movements

Sam was amazed at the beauty of thousands of butterflies fluttering their wings in what was called Butterfly Valley.

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282 of 1944
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

inconsolable - So sad that a person cannot be comforted

Bob was inconsolable when he lost all his money at the gambling casino.

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283 of 1944
Bad / Disorganized

adjective

tipsy - Slightly drunk

After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.

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284 of 1944
Good / Exciting

noun

charisma - A special power that some people have to influence others

The politician had a certain charisma that attracted followers from far and wide.

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285 of 1944
Bad / Aggressive

noun

shrew - A woman who is argumentative, nagging, and ill tempered.

Barry liked Martha a lot, but he decided not to marry her when he realized what an aggressive shrew she was.

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286 of 1944
Bad / Unfriendly

adjective

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Apathetic - Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

She was apathetic toward the outcome of the football game and didn’t even watch it.

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287 of 1944
Good / Busy

noun

ramifications - The possible results of an action

Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.

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288 of 1944
Bad / Attack

adjective

vindictive - Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

In the pilgrim's nightmare, the vindictive Thanksgiving turkeys sought revenge for being eaten.