verb

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Good / Flexible

Url

optimize - To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Since it hadn't rained for 6 months, and the reservoir levels were low, the mayor made a plan to optimize the people's use of water.

noun

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Bad / Angry

outburst - A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger

Tired of his underperforming employees, the boss let loose with an outburst of anger that shocked everyone.

noun

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Bad / Small

nub - A small lump or protuberance

To end a call when using old rotary phones, a person would have to place the phone down on the two nubs sticking out on top of the dial.

verb

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Good / Smart

outsmart - To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are

The robber outsmarted the bank and police by drilling into the bank vault from the sewer system.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

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ornament - An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.

They ornamented the hall with flowers and lights for the wedding.

noun

See verb

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Other / Slowly

nudge - A light touch or push

The elephant gave her baby a nudge to push him forward.

noun

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Bad / Pain

ordeal - A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

Knowing it was a fight to the death, the gladiator realized that this was an ordeal he would have to overcome if he wanted to survive.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

oblivious - Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

Alan was oblivious of the person talking to him because he was staring at his phone.

adjective

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Other / Shape

oblique - Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting

Tilting at a 45-degree angle, the bonsai tree was oblique compared to the table it sat on.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

Url

outbreak - A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.

The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

Url

outlandish - Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.

Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.

adjective

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Good / Good

optimum - The best way to acheive the desired result

On his first day at the call center, Bill tried to use an optimum voice, not too fast and not too slow.