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Other / Shape

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crisp - Firm and dry (food); cool and fresh (weather)

I was hungry, and the crisp crackers with cheese tasted delicious.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

cower - To crouch down in fear

The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.

noun

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Good / New

contraption - A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe

Cedric built a contraption on top of his motorcycle to transport his family, but he had good reason to be concerned about their safety.

verb

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Other / Sound

crackle - Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises

During the cold winter nights, Bill and Joan loved to read together by the fireplace, enjoying its warmth as the small fire crackled.

verb

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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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Good / Big

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cosmic - Vast or immense in scale or importance, often relating to space or the universe.

His innovative ideas were about the possibility of cosmic energy and how it flows through the universe.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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crackdown - A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.

The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.

noun

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Bad / Confused

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controversy - A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.

The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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crispy - When food has a pleasingly firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture.

The pizza restaurant was well known for its pizza with a crispy and crunchy crust.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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craze - A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.

The new mobile phone game became a global craze overnight.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

creepy - So strange that it makes you frightened

The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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cramped - Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space.

We stayed in a cramped little cabin during our camping trip.