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verb

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Bad / War

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ransom - To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.

The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.

verb

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Other / Move

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reverberate - For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.

The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.

noun

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Other / Wet

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ripple - A small wave resulting in water from displacement or movement.

The stone Paul threw into the lake caused a big ripple.

noun

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Other / Wet

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residue - Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.

After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.

adjective

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Other / Body

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roly-poly - (of a person) having a round, plump appearance

Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.

adjective

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Good / Energy

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rambunctious - Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous

The Tasmanian Devil is a stereotypically rambunctious character, rarely staying still and calm.

noun

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Good / Important

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ramifications - The possible results of an action

Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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ramble - To walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.

Sometimes on the weekend, Joe would like to just ramble in the woods and think about the week that was and the week that was about to be.

adjective

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Good / New

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raw - In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.

After the accident, his skin was raw from the abrasion, and he needed medical attention to prevent infection.

verb

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Good / Love

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revere - To feel deep respect or admiration for someone of something.

There are so many people who revere Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.

adjective

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Other / Other

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rife - (especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread

The country wanted to attract English-speaking tourists, but their English signs were rife with errors.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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revive - To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.

The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.