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Other / Wet

spurt - A sudden and forceful gush of water.

People watched the spurt of water coming from the geyser against the picturesque sky.

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Bad / Dangerous

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crack - To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.

She cracked the mug when she accidentally dropped it.

adjective

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Other / Surprise

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appalled - Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.

We were appalled at the cost of the car repairs—it was far too high!

noun

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Other / Shape

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recess - A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.

The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.

adjective

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Good / Important

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stature - The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation

The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public

adjective

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Good / Important

phenomenal - Very remarkable; extraordinary

Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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modest - Humble and not boastful — not showing off one's achievements or abilitie, and avoiding attention.

The successful businesman, though he made lots of money, never lost his modest and simple manner towards everyone he met.

verb

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Other / Fast

scoot - To leave somewhere quickly

After robbing the bank, George had to scoot before the cops caught up to him.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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personable - Friendly and easy to get along with

Marty is often the hit of parties, because he is so personable and gets along with everybody.

verb

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Good / Smart

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.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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disastrous - Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering

The hurricane had a disastrous effect on the small town.

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Other / Move

swirl - A quantity of something moving in a swirl

The swirl of all of the colors creates a beautiful rainbow.