adjective

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Bad / Powerless

craven - Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly

At the town hall meeting, constituents yelled at their craven representatives who refused to work together.

noun

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Other / Surprise

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impact - The force or action of one object hitting another.

The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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wreck - To destroy of severely damage something.

The tornando wrecked everything in its path.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

reeling - To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.

The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

thrifty - Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money

Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very thrifty, and were able to retire with a nice nestegg.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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hardship - Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.

Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.

noun

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Bad / Small

sliver - A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.

Joe was on a diet, but he couldn't resist eating a sliver of cheese.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

adjective

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Good / Important

supreme - (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others

In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.

verb

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Good / Strong

Url

withstand - To remain firm in endurance or opposition.

The night before finals, Mike studied all night and tried very hard to withstand his desire to fall asleep.

verb

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Bad / Pain

torment - Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering

William enjoyed tormenting his younger sister until she would run away and complain to their mother.

noun

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Good / Friendly

chatter - Incessant trivial talk

The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.