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169 of 1944
Bad / Unhappy

nounverb verb

yowl - Make a loud wailing cry

John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.

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170 of 1944
Good / Busy

verb

gallivanting - Go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

After he graduated high school, Damian decided to gallivant across Europe for a whole year instead of heading straight to college.

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171 of 1944
Other / Move

noun

uptick - ​a small increase in the level or value of something

The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.

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172 of 1944
Bad / Nervous

adjective

flustered - Agitated or confused

Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.

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173 of 1944
Bad / Aggressive

nounverb verb

sneer - Smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner

Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.

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174 of 1944
Bad / Small

nounverb verb

peek - Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.

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175 of 1944
Bad / Attack

verb

cruel - Causing physical or mental pain

It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.

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176 of 1944
Bad / Afraid

verb

flee - Run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

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177 of 1944
Bad / Dishonest

adjective

clandestine - Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

CIA agents have to act in a clandestine manner to avoid detection.

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178 of 1944
Bad / Crazy

adjective

hysterical - Having uncontrolled extreme emotion

When Amy found out that her house had been destroyed by the tornado, she broke down into hysterical crying, and could not be comforted for hours.

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179 of 1944
Bad / Small

noun

chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.

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180 of 1944
Good / Pleasure

adjective

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Ambiance - The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.

The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.