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409 of 2001
Other / Move

verb

pierce - To go through something completely, from one end to another

In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.

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410 of 2001
Other / Other

nounverb noun

stash - A secret store of something

Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.

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411 of 2001
Good / Friendly

nounverb noun

flirt - A person who habitually flirts

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

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412 of 2001
Bad / Stupid

adjective

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Asinine - Lacking good judgment or sense.

That was an asinine decision—why would you jump into the pool with your phone?

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413 of 2001
Other / Inward

adjective

poise - Graceful and elegant bearing in a person

The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.

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414 of 2001
Bad / Afraid

verb

flee - Run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

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415 of 2001
Bad / Stupid

noun

shmo - A stupid person

Even though he is a loving father and husband, Homer Simpson is still viewed as a simple-minded shmo who has trouble with ordinary tasks.

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416 of 2001
Other / Move

verb

tug - To pull with a lot of force

Betty cried after seeing the movie, because the story tugged at her heart's inner emotions.

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417 of 2001
Bad / Dishonest

verb

finagle - To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.

Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.

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418 of 2001
Good / Pleasure

noun

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aroma - A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.

Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.

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419 of 2001
Other / Move

verb

sift - Put (a fine, loose, or powdery substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles

Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.

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420 of 2001
Other / Move

nounverb verb

swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.