In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.
adjective
2402 of 3202
Bad /
Stupid
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pointless -
Having no purpose, and is not worth doing
Though Bill's parents wanted him to be a doctor, he didn't find it interesting, and hated the sight of blood, so he thought it was pointless to apply to medical school.
noun
2403 of 3202
Good /
Beautiful
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glamour -
The attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing or special
With her beautiful hair and sparkling jewelry, the model was the very picture of glamour.
verb
See noun
2404 of 3202
Bad /
Unhappy
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yowl -
Make a loud wailing cry
John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.
adjective
2405 of 3202
Good /
Important
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stature -
The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation
The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public
verb
2406 of 3202
Other /
Up+Down
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plummet -
To fall or drop straight down at high speed
The CEO had to be replaced after sales had plummeted in the previous quarter.
noun
See verb
2407 of 3202
Other /
Entice
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lure -
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something
Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.
noun
2408 of 3202
Bad /
Crazy
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megalomaniac -
Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.
The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.
verb
2409 of 3202
Bad /
Powerless
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plead -
To make an emotional appeal
The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.
noun
2410 of 3202
Bad /
Powerless
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wimp -
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
Randy wanted to impress girls at the beach, but being a skinny wimp prevented him from doing so.
verb
2411 of 3202
Bad /
Hostile
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flaunt -
To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms
He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.
adjective
2412 of 3202
Good /
Successful
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prosperous -
Flourishing or thriving, particularly in business, health, or social conditions.
After years of hard work, they were finally living in a prosperous neighborhood with a beautiful home.
