verb

See noun

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Good / Calm

audio

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.

verb

1934 of 3015

Bad / Dishonest

audio

debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.

verb

See noun

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Other / Entice

audio

lure - Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.

verb

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Bad / Angry

Url audio

mar - To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.

The scratch on the car door marred its otherwise flawless paint job.

verb

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Other / Sound

audio

murmur - To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

audio

yummy - (of food) delicious

At the fair, Olivia wanted to eat as much yummy cotton candy as she could.

noun

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Other / Squeeze

audio

huddle - A group where people have come close to together

When the football team came together in the huddle, the quarterback explained what to do during the next play.

noun

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Bad / Strange

Url audio

antics - Funny, silly, or strange behavior

When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.

adjective

1941 of 3015

Good / Busy

audio

tempo - The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace

A metronome tells musicians how fast or slow to keep their tempo.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

wail - A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby's wail echoed throughout the room as her diaper was being changed.

noun

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Bad / Uncomfortable

Url audio

hideout - A secret place where someone can hide from others, especially from the law.

The thieves retreated to their hideout after the robbery.

verb

See noun

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Other / Inward

audio

blush - Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame

Kelly blushed when her teacher told her she was a good student.