The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.
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110 of424 Good /
Exciting
nounverb noun
intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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111 of424 Bad /
Small
nounverb verb
nibble -
Show cautious interest in a project or proposal
Many potential buyers would nibble at the vacant apartment, which took up the real estate agent's entire day but did not guarantee a sale.
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112 of424 Other /
Wet
nounverb noun
ripple -
A small wave resulting in water from displacement or movement.
The stone Paul threw into the lake caused a big ripple.
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113 of424 Bad /
Weak
nounverb verb
wobble -
Move unsteadily from side to side
The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.
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114 of424 Bad /
Aggressive
nounverb verb
jab -
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.
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115 of424 Bad /
Unfriendly
nounverb noun
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jeer -
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
The crowd let out a jeer at the politician when he talked about positions that were extremely unpopular with the public.
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116 of424 Bad /
Unhappy
nounverb verb
wail -
Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger
The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.
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117 of424 Bad /
Weak
nounverb verb
slack -
Loosen (something, especially a rope)
The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.
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118 of424 Bad /
Weak
nounverb noun
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Scapegoat -
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.
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119 of424 Other /
Move
nounverb verb
thrust -
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.
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120 of424 Other /
Body
nounverb verb
burp -
To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way
After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.
