verb

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Other / Sound

audio

tinkle - To make a light, clear ringing sound

The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.

noun

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Good / New

Url audio

verdict - An official or formal decision, especially after careful consideration.that ends a trial or discussion.

The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty after three days of deliberation.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

pall - A feeling of gloom

A pall of dread and silence fell over the crowd as the names of those who had not survived the fire were announced.

verb

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Good / Big

audio

skyrocket - For something to increase very quickly.

Because his hi-tech company had an important patent, Bill saw the company's stock price skyrocket.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

audio

mawkish - Sentimental in a feeble or sickly way

James confessed his crush on Elisa in such a mawkish way that it turned her off and made her uncomfortable.

noun

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Other / Light

Url audio

wavelength - A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.

The bond of their friendship is so strong because they always feel they are on the same wavelength, anticipating and finishing each other’s sentences.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

audio

eerie - Strange and frightening

The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.

noun

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Good / Love

Url audio

darling - A term of endearment used to express affection.

Grandma always calls me her darling when I visit.

verb

See noun

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Other / Move

audio

swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

remorse - Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

Serving a life sentence, Henry had plenty of time to feel remorse for his crime.

noun

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Bad / Strange

audio

ilk - Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense

The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”

adjective

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Good / Happy

Url audio

jolly - Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.

The children were jolly as they played in the snow, laughing and singing.