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flaw - A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object

Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

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daffy - Silly, different, strange, and funny

Fred had a twirled mustache and wore an oddly colored suit, but the town's residents simply viewed him as daffy instead of someone to be afraid of.

verb

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Bad / Small

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scrimp - To be thrifty or parsimonious; to economize

Though Beverly and her husband didn't have large incomes, they scrimped and saved enough to send their children to college.

verb

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Other / Body

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stoop - To bend one's body forwards and downwards

While exploring the cave, Bill sometimes had to stoop when the ceilings were low.

noun

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Other / Sound

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hiss - A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.

The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.

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Good / Smart-Adj

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methodical - Done by using a careful and organized procedure; working in a very careful and organized way.

Warren Buffet built his financial empire in a methodical way, carefully examining everything about a company before investing in it.

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Other / Inward

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fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

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Bad / Weak

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sputter - Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.

The SUV's engine sputtered as it struggled to haul the trailer behind it.

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Good / Important

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comprehensive - Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

The Master's program in finance was a comprehensive program that enables Bill to graduate and get a job right away as an accountant.

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Other / Sound

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patter - A repeated light tapping

Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.

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Bad / Crazy

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batty - Mad and slightly crazy, usually in a humorous way

The computer system wouldn't let Greg log on or change his password, and it was driving him batty.

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Bad / Hurt

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puncture - A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.

She noticed a puncture in her tire after driving over a sharp object on the road.