verb

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Bad / Small

peek - Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.

noun

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Good / Strong

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impunity - Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions.

The dictator ruled with impunity, silencing anyone who opposed him.

verb

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Other / Fast

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veer - To change direction suddenly

Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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impenetrable - Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend; or impossible to pass through or break into.

The fortress had impenetrable walls that protected it from enemy attacks.

verb

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Bad / Angry

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sever - Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.

After the heated argument, he decided to sever ties with his former business partner for good.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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durable - Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker.

He bought the more expensive sneakers because they had a reputation for being more durable, and would last a long time.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

gripe - A complaint about something

The difficult client had a gripe about everything the company did, and he called them often to express it.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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conceal - To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.

The detective concealed his gun in his briefcase when he walked into the building.

verb

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Other / Move

skim - To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid

The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.

adjective

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Other / Body

pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

verb

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Other / Move

swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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tinderbox - A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.

During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.