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1417 of 2001
Good / Happy

nounverb noun

giggle - A light, silly laugh

Stefon tried to suppress a laugh, but everyone could hear his giggle.

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1418 of 2001
Bad / Dangerous

verb

jeopardize - To subject somebody or something to the risk of loss, harm, danger or failure.

Wally hated gambling because his father's reckless example had shown him what happens if you foolishly jeopardize everything you have.

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1419 of 2001
Good / Smart

verb

delve - Research or make painstaking inquiries into something

In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.

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1420 of 2001
Good / Pleasure

noun

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aroma - A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.

Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.

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1421 of 2001
Bad / Small

adjective

trivial - Of little value or importance

Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.

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1422 of 2001
Good / Brave

adjective

gallant - Brave, heroic.

In 1826, the defenders of the Alamo made a gallant but unsuccessful attempt to fight off the Mexican troops.

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1423 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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1424 of 2001
Bad / Dishonest

noun

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.

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1425 of 2001
Other / Body

verb

swaddle - Wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth

Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.

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1426 of 2001
Other / Move

verb

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Avert - To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.

At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.

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1427 of 2001
Other / Body

verb

shrug - Raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'

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1428 of 2001
Good / Busy

nounverb verb

swarm - (of insects) move in or form a swarm

The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.