noun

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Other / Shape

contour - The edge that defines the shape of something.

Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.

verb

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Other / Desire

crave - To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately

After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

cranky - Easily irritated or annoyed

New parents tend to lose sleep because they have to calm their cranky babies.

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.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

convoluted - An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.

The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

crass - Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Nobody liked being around Daniel because of his crass behavior and disregard for people's feelings.

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.

adjective

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Other / Shape

Url

contiguous - Things that are next to each other along a common border.

California and Mexico have a coastline that is contiguous.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

cordial - Friendly and polite.

Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.

noun

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Other / Shape

Url

crevice - A narrow opening in a rock or a wall resulting from a split or crack.

Max realized that mice were getting into his house through a crevice in the wall.

adjective

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Other / Entice

coy - Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring

Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

crappy - Of extremely poor quality

The crappy house lacked a foundation and was unliveable.