verb

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Bad / Aggressive

pester - To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions

Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.

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.

verb

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Other / Sound

Url

cackle - To laugh in a loud, high voice

The witch would cackle her high pitched laugh as she added the spices to the magic drink that would cause the young princess to sleep for 20 years.

noun

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Other / Surprise

Url

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

See noun

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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.

verb

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Other / Slowly

meander - (of a river or road) To follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

noun

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Bad / Bad

disgrace - The reduced respect that is caused by doing something very bad

Matt couldn't forgive himself for the disgrace he had brought on his family by his terrible behavior

verb

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Other / Move

flail - To swing back and forth very quickly.

Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

kinky - Exhibiting unusual behavior

Brad exhibited many kinky habits and tendencies, but Martha was able to overlook that weird aspect of him because she found that his loyalty and good disposition more than made up for it.

adjective

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Good / Successful

Url

opportune - Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.

The weather is great, and it's an opportune moment to plant the seeds in our garden.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

Url

ambiguous - Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways

Bill's parents often asked when he was moving out of the house and getting a job, but his answer was always ambiguous.