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streak - To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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pandemonium - Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar

The release of the newest limited-edition sneakers led to pandemonium amongst the large crowd of shoppers.

verb

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Other / Body

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stoop - To bend one's body forwards and downwards

While exploring the cave, Bill sometimes had to stoop when the ceilings were low.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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revoke - To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege.

The government decided to revoke his passport after discovering his involvement in illegal activities abroad.

verb

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Good / Love

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dote - To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.

The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.

verb

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Bad / Steal

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pilfer - To steal, especially in small quantities

People were outraged when they discovered that one of the congregants had been pilfering change from the charity boxes.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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lavish - Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious

The billionaire had a lavish lifestyle that included several luxury cars that he parked in his mansion's driveway.

noun

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Good / Calm

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nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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wonder - Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.

The pyramids of Egypt are one of the ancient wonders of the world.

noun

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Bad / Small

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glimpse - A momentary or partial view

With his binoculars, Hiram caught just a glimpse of a wallet falling out of a woman's handbag across the street, and he wondered if he had time to race downstairs to return it. .

verb

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Bad / War

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invade - To aggressively take over or occupy a place or country.

Of the 200 countries in the world, England did not invade 22 of them.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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façade - A deceptive outward appearance.

Bill realized too late that behind the salesman's facade of integrity was a crook that wanted to steal his money.