Barry loved fishing on the tranquil lake in the morning.
adjective
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Dishonest
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sneaky -
Doing things in a secretive or sly way, often to avoid being noticed or caught.
Before breakfast, Billy was sneaky and ate some cookies when his mother wasn't looking.
noun
1203 of 3202
Good /
Exciting
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cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
adjective
1204 of 3202
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Shape
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oblique -
Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting
Tilting at a 45-degree angle, the bonsai tree was oblique compared to the table it sat on.
verb
1205 of 3202
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Aggressive
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thwart -
To prevent someone from accomplishing something
Jim suspected that Fred his office mate said negative things about him in order to thwart Jim from advancing in the company.
adjective
1206 of 3202
Good /
Beautiful
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flamboyant -
(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
David Bowie was known for his eye-catching flamboyant costumes as much as his brilliant music.
noun
1207 of 3202
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Friendly
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loyalty -
A strong feeling of support, allegiance, or faithfulness to someone or something.
Her loyalty to the company was rewarded with a well-deserved promotion.
adjective
1208 of 3202
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Good
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astonishing -
Extremely surprising, impressive, and amazing.
When the 9 year old boy played violin so well at the concert, most people found it astonishing.
noun
1209 of 3202
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Body
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twitch -
A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.
adjective
1210 of 3202
Good /
Calm
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unflappable -
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
The spelling bee champ spelled each word in an unflappable manner, never letting the pressure get to her.
verb
1211 of 3202
Other /
Wet
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seep -
For a liquid to flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes
In the house Ron needed to renovate, water had seeped through the walls.
adjective
1212 of 3202
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Dangerous
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precarious -
Not safe and likely to fall or fail
Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.
