demystify -
To make something easier to understand
Louis Pasteur demystified why people would get sick, by describing little beings called bacteria that were the cause.
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98 of1944 Bad /
Delay
adjective
stranded -
Unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money
After the shipwreck, Arthur was stranded on the island for 2 years until the was discovered and brought back to civilisation.
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99 of1944 Bad /
Dishonest
verb
tamper -
Interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.
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100 of1944 Other /
Move
nounverb noun
skid -
An act of skidding or sliding
In bad weather conditions, it's easy for a vehicle to go into a skid off the road.
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101 of1944 Other /
Body
verb
throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
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102 of1944 Other /
Body
nounverb verb
gaze -
Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought
Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.
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103 of1944 Other /
Slow
adjective
stuck -
Unable to move.
Marvin felt stuck in his low paying job, but he had a bit of hope that someday things would open up and change for the better.
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104 of1944 Other /
Other
adjective
wry -
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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105 of1944 Good /
Friendly
noun
prattle -
Foolish or inconsequential talk
Instead of being left in peace, Charlie was subject to the endless prattle of his seat mate.
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106 of1944 Bad /
Dangerous
adjective
pernicious -
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
People used to think that smoking was good for you because it seemed calming, but now we realize that its pernicious effects are deadly over time.
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107 of1944 Bad /
Unfriendly
adjective
snooty -
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
Wearing a finely tailored suit, Philip looked down on the homeless beggar with a snooty glance.
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108 of1944 Bad /
Weak
noun
foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
