remorse -
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
Serving a life sentence, Henry had plenty of time to feel remorse for his crime.
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110 of1944 Bad /
Attack
noun
zinger -
A striking or amusing remark
The late Don Rickles was known as a master of the zinger, even telling jokes about people to their faces.
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111 of1944 Other /
Wet
verb
drench -
Wet thoroughly; soak
The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.
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112 of1944 Good /
Smart
adjective
skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
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113 of1944 Good /
Smart
adjective
canny -
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.
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114 of1944 Good /
Beautiful
adjective
glitzy -
Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour)
The glitzy hotel looked too fancy for its own good.
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115 of1944 Other /
Sound
nounverb noun
twang -
A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring
The twang of a guitar can evoke certain moods in people.
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116 of1944 Other /
Sound
verb
mumble -
Say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he was mumbling too much.
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117 of1944 Bad /
Unhappy
adjective
gloomy -
Unhappy and without hope
Because he grew up as a poor and lonely orphan, Bill had to work very hard to get out of his gloomy moods where he only expected the worst to happen.
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118 of1944 Other /
Wet
verb
douse -
Pour a liquid over; drench
During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.
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119 of1944 Other /
Entice
nounverb verb
lure -
Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.
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120 of1944 Bad /
Unfriendly
adjective
testy -
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
Evan simply asked how Carmen was doing, so he was shocked when she exhibited a testy attitude and yelled at him.
