noun

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Bad / Small

audio

chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

Url audio

pristine - In its original condition; unspoiled

Even though it was a very old car, the restoration done on it made it look in pristine condition.

verb

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Other / Slow

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lag - To fall behind in progress, performance, or development.

He started to lag behind in the marathon due to exhaustion.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

Url audio

discombobulated - To be confused, disoriented, and uncomfortable.

When he was learning to program, there was so much information to learn that at first he just felt discombobulated.

noun

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Other / Other

Url audio

aftermath - The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.

adjective

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Good / Strong

audio

sturdy - Strong and solid and unlikely to break

The family built a tree house that proved to be very sturdy even during storms

adjective

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Bad / Strange

audio

funky - Weird or peculiar in an interesting, complimentary way.

The funky paint work on the car Janey got for her 18th birthday, was the envy of all her friends.

adjective

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Good / Smart

Url audio

undercover - Working secretly using a false appearance in order to get information.

The undercover cop became a cook in a restaurant to gather information about the criminal he was investigating.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

sulk - To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment

Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.

verb

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Other / Slow

Url audio

defuse - To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.

The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

audio

plight - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.

verb

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Good / New

audio

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.