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1021 of 2066
Bad / Aggressive

verb

stifle - Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.

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1022 of 2066
Other / Other

adjective

drastic - Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme

Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.

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1023 of 2066
Good / Beautiful

adjective

glitzy - Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour)

The glitzy hotel looked too fancy for its own good.

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1024 of 2066
Bad / Attack

adjective

fierce - Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him

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1025 of 2066
Bad / Dangerous

adjective

treacherous - Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.

The already dangerous road on the narrow mountain pass was made even more treacherous by the high incidences of rock falls.

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1026 of 2066
Good / Good

adjective

optimum - The best way to acheive the desired result

On his first day at the call center, Bill tried to use an optimum voice, not too fast and not too slow.

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1027 of 2066
Bad / Bad

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adversity - A difficult situation or time in one's life

Winston Churhill told the British people during WWII that with a stiff upper lip, they could get through the period of adversity together.

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1028 of 2066
Other / Inward

verb

validate - To prove that something is true

Henry David Thoreau felt self-confident about his ideas, and he didn't need anyone else to praise him, because he validated his own ideas.

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1029 of 2066
Good / Love

verb

fondle - Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically

Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.

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1030 of 2066
Other / Desire

noun

zest - Great enthusiasm and energy

Alex had so much zest for his job that he would work as much overtime as possible.

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1031 of 2066
Other / Wet

adjective

muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid

The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.

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1032 of 2066
Good / Friendly

nounverb noun

swap - An act of exchanging one thing for another

Jay and Dave exchanged gifts during their gift swap.