bully -
Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker
Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.
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158 of1944 Other /
Move
nounverb noun
swish -
A hissing or rustling sound
The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.
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159 of1944 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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160 of1944 Other /
Squeeze
verb
crinkle -
Form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression
As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.
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161 of1944 Good /
Happy
verb
josh -
Tease (someone) in a playful way
Matt had a crush on Audrey but couldn't tell her that, so he would josh her about her odd clothing choices and hoped that would work instead.
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162 of1944 Bad /
Attack
nounverb verb
ridicule -
Subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.
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163 of1944 Good /
Smart
noun
scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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164 of1944 Bad /
Pain
adjective
excruciating -
Intensely painful
Becky had to see the dentist because her toothache was causing her excruciating pain.
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165 of1944 Other /
Shape
noun
gulch -
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream
Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.
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166 of1944 Good /
Calm
nounverb verb
lull -
Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
Tanya lulled her crying baby to sleep by whispering softly in his ear.
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167 of1944 Bad /
Dislike
nounverb noun
scorn -
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.
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168 of1944 Bad /
Aggressive
adjective
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Arrogant -
Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities, often to an extent that seems offensive.
The athlete was talented but came across as arrogant in interviews, and that's why he didn't have many fans.
