verb

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Good / Successful

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soar - To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.

His spirits soared when he heard the good news.

verb

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Other / Body

sniff - To draw in air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it from running, or to express contempt

Because of their superior sense of smell, dogs sniff new people and objects to determine more information about them.

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Other / Wet

splash - Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops

The bartender dropped an ice cubs in the full glass, causing it to splash all over him.

adjective

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Other / Entice

spellbound - To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell

The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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sobering - Serving as a reminder of harsh reality, often reducing excitement or joy.

It was a sobering moment when he realized how much money he had wasted because of his gambling addiction.

verb

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Other / Wet

splatter - When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters.

When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.

noun

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Bad / Small

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speck - A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.

There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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sober - Serious and thoughtful in mood or behavior, not playful or exaggerated; or not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; clear-minded.

It was a year since he gave up drinking and had decided to remain sober all the time, and it took strength to just walk past the bar.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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soothe - To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.

He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

sordid - Dirty and unpleasant.

Fred cleaned up his life, and started a nice family, and he didn't want to be reminded of his sordid past that involved drugs and dishonest activity.

verb

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Other / Sound

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snore - To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.

She decided to wear earplugs at night because when her husband snored loudly, it woke her up.

adjective

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Other / Body

snug - Comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold

To protect herself from the cold, Paula wrapped herself in a snug blanket.