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noun

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Good / Pleasure

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goodies - Products or items that are particularly appealing, delicious, and desirable.

The kids were excited to receive all the goodies in the gift bags at the party.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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grouch - A person who is in a bad mood and complains a lot.

When I complained to the group that I didn't like that we were sitting on wet grass, I was told that I just sounded like a grouch.

verb

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Bad / Nervous

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gnaw - To cause continual distress or discomfort, often in a mental or emotional sense.

Doubts about her decision started to gnaw at her, making it hard to focus.

noun

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Other / Sound

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growl - A low guttural sound made in the throat, especially by a dog

A tiger's growl is a loud warning for any potential prey in the nearby area.

noun

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Other / Light

audio

glaze - A liquid such as milk or beaten egg, used to form a smooth shiny coating on food

The maple glaze on the donuts looked very appetizing to the hungry kids.

verb

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Bad / Small

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glimpse - See or perceive briefly or partially

On top of the Empire State Building, Cole could glimpse through the viewfinder the house in Staten Island where he grew up.

noun

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Other / Body

audio

garb - Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind

The Amish are known for wearing their distinctive garb, which is a reflection of their old-fashioned values.

verb

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Other / Body

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gobble - To eat something hurriedly and noisily

After going without food for the whole day, June gobbled the plate of spaghetti she made for dinner.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

groan - A deep sound made in pain or annoyance

As his back pain suddenly came back, Bob let out a loud groan.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

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grandeur - Being very beautiful and impressive, especially in appearance or style

The Buckingham Palace changing of the guards is an echo of the grandeur that British royalty used to enjoy.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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galore - In abundance

After receiving her $5 allowance, Cynthia wanted to spend it at the store where there was candy galore.

verb

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Good / Happy

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giggle - Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner

Carrie giggled when she heard her favorite knock-knock joke.