noun

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Good / Big

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windfall - A large amount of money received unexpectedly.

The first thing that Alice did when she won the lottery was to hire a financial advisor to advise her about what to do with this windfall.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

audio

nag - A person who nags someone

Kevin had suspicions that his girlfriend was turning into a nag because she was always telling how to dress and what to do.

adjective

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Bad / Dirty

audio

mangy - In poor condition; shabby

The homeless mangy dog looked like it hadn't had a decent meal in a long time.

verb

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Other / Body

audio

swaddle - To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth

Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.

adjective

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Good / Strong

Url audio

sweeping - Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough.

The politician promised sweeping reforms if elected.

verb

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Other / Slowly

audio

hover - To remain in one place in the air

The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.

verb

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Other / Move

audio

wriggle - To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements

The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.

verb

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Good / Love

audio

dote - To be extremely and uncritically fond of something.

The new parents doted on their daughter constantly, always showering her with love.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

audio

thrifty - Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money

Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very thrifty, and were able to retire with a nice nestegg.

noun

See verb

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Other / Other

Url audio

stuff - Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.

We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

audio

grim - Forbidding or uninviting

The ruins of the city were a grim sight to walk through.

noun

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Bad / Bad

audio

hooey - Nonsense, foolish, and wrong

The scam artist was trying to trick people into handing over their money, but what he was selling was just a bunch of hooey.