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397 of 2001
Good / Friendly

noun

chap - A man or boy

On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.

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398 of 2001
Good / Happy

nounverb verb

chuckle - To laugh quietly or inwardly

Bruce chuckled when he heard the mildly funny joke.

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399 of 2001
Other / Move

verb

tilt - For one side of an object to be lower than the other

Andrea had to tilt the draw open to get the tray inside.

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400 of 2001
Good / Smart

adjective

thrifty - Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money

Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very thrifty, and were able to retire with a nice nestegg.

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401 of 2001
Good / Big

verb

Picture

billow - To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.

During the early 20th century, the skies above many cities were filled with billowing clouds of smoke coming from factory chimneys.

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402 of 2001
Bad / Disgusting

noun

smut - Obscene language or matter

Patty couldn't enjoy the comedy set because of the obscene smut in the comedian's material.

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403 of 2001
Other / Slow

verb

roam - Move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area

The buffalo had dozens of acres to roam freely without a care in the world.

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404 of 2001
Bad / Attack

noun

marauder - A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others

During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.

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405 of 2001
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

grouchy - Irritable, bad-tempered, and complaining

Eli was a grouchy man who hated when the neighborhood kids would walk on his lawn.

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406 of 2001
Bad / Unhappy

noun

grief - Deep sorrow, especially that is caused by someone's death

Bella was filled with grief upon hearing that her beloved grandmother had suddenly passed away.

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407 of 2001
Bad / Attack

noun

predator - An animal that naturally preys on others

In the jungle, hyenas were always at the mercy of predators like lions.

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408 of 2001
Bad / Strange

adjective

cryptic - Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

When the lost settlement of Roanoke was discovered, the only indication that something strange had happened was a cryptic sign carved into a tree.