adjective

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Bad / Strange

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bizarre - Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort.

Sally's bizarre dresses turned heads when she walked down the street.

verb

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Good / Calm

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simmer - To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

He was simmering with anger, but he kept it inside and didn't say out loud what he was thinking and feeling.

adjective

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Other / Other

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mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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remorse - Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

Serving a life sentence, Henry had plenty of time to feel remorse for his crime.

adjective

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Good / Love

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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.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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supple - Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.

noun

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Other / Shape

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leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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flunky - A person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously

The billionaire's flunky got on his knees and begged him to give him another day of vacation..

adjective

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Bad / Attack

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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.

adjective

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Good / Good

audio

dandy - Excellent

Relaxing on the beach seemed like a dandy idea to Sarah after working so hard all year.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

sorrow - A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.

He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.