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Bad / Hurt

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stun - To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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trite - (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Hollywood rarely focuses on original material and keeps putting out trite superhero movies.

noun

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Bad / War

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onslaught - A fierce or destructive attack

The unprotected city fell to the onslaught of the attacking aliens.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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pleasant - Friendly, kind, or polite in manner or behavior.

The host was so pleasant, greeting each guest with a warm smile and making everyone feel at home.

noun

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Other / Entice

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flirt - A person who habitually flirts

Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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grapple - To seize something and hold it firmly; to wrestle with; to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with

When Bill got lost on his trip to Paris, he had to grapple with the task of finding a place to sleep and not knowing the language.

noun

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Other / Sound

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squeak - A short, high-pitched sound or cry

When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.

verb

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Good / New

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revamp - To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

Every year, Apple revamps its iPhone line with a new model that has different features.

noun

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Good / Important

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epitome - Highest example of a certain quality

Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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scum - A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid

Getting rid of soap scum is a common problem for people with bathtubs.

noun

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Other / Slowly

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brevity - The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.

I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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confess - To admit that you have done something wrong.

After 10 hours of interregation, the criminal finally confessed to the crime.