verb

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Other / Slowly

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dispel - To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.

The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.

noun

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Bad / Hurt

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troublemaker - A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.

Ralph Nader was considered a troublemaker by the car industries, but his efforts ended up making driving safer.

verb

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Bad / Stupid

blabber - Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively

Much to Fred's dismay, Belinda would blabber endlessly about trivial matters that seemed to him to be just a waste of time and breath.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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ascetic - Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.

She adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up social media, junk food, and shopping.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

snarl - An act or sound of snarling

Whenever Patty's dog would try to make a snarl at intruders, it ended up looking like a grin.

verb

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Other / Wet

thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

noun

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Good / Exciting

shebang - A matter, operation, or set of circumstances

Self-published writers are responsible for the whole shebang by not only writing the book, but also editing and marketing it as well.

noun

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Bad / Small

pipsqueak - A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young

Linda wanted to ride on Charlie's bicycle, but he told her it was too big for a little pipsqueak like her.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

somber - Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave

President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

sludge - Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process

The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.

noun

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par - The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.

Since her math test score was below par, she made up her mind to study harder next time.

verb

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Good / Smart

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concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

They concocted a brilliant plan to surprise their friend on her birthday.