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1297 of 2001
Other / Inward

adjective

vain - Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.

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1298 of 2001
Good / Good

adjective

fabulous - Amazingly good; wonderful

The rising sun created a fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower.

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1299 of 2001
Good / Good

adjective

optimum - The best way to acheive the desired result

On his first day at the call center, Bill tried to use an optimum voice, not too fast and not too slow.

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1300 of 2001
Bad / Delay

verb

dawdle - To delay by taking more time than necessary

"Johnny!" his mother shouted, "we have to catch the train in 30 minutes, so would you please finish getting dressed and stop dawdling."

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1301 of 2001
Other / Sound

nounverb verb

screech - (of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry

Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.

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1302 of 2001
Bad / Unfriendly

noun

mockery - Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing

"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.

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1303 of 2001
Other / Wet

adjective

soggy - Wet and soft

Sasha was left with soggy cereal after she poured too much milk in the bowl.

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1304 of 2001
Other / Move

verb

boogie - Dance to fast pop or rock music.

Early rock music was how many teenagers learned how to boogie on the dance floor.

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1305 of 2001
Good / Love

adjective

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adorable - Inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.

Samantha couldn't wait to visit her adorable newborn nephew, who always delighted her with his funny facial expressions.

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1306 of 2001
Good / Big

adjective

whopping - Very large

The veterinarian could barely lift up the cat who must have weighed a whopping 80 pounds.

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1307 of 2001
Bad / Confused

verb

boggle - For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something

Looking up at the stars and imagining the size of the universe can boggle a person's mind.

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1308 of 2001
Bad / Weak

verb

dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.