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1009 of 2007
Other / Sound

nounverb verb

shriek - Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement

Wendell shrieked when he found out he was getting his favorite toy for Christmas.

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1010 of 2007
Bad / Disorganized

noun

rigmarole - A lengthy and complicated procedure that is mostly a waste of time (sometimes pronounced rigamarole)

Gino just wanted to renew his driver's license, but the rigmarole at the DMV meant he would spend hours talking to lots of people, and he ended up leaving without his license.

audio

1011 of 2007
Other / Shape

noun

Picture

Chunk - A thick, solid piece of something, usually broken off or cut.

While defrosting her refrigerator, she threw a chunk of ice into the sink.

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1012 of 2007
Good / Friendly

nounverb verb

Picture

chat - Talk in a friendly and informal way

The CEO would chat with his employees regularly to learn more about them.

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1013 of 2007
Other / Sound

adjective

mute - Being silent

When Betty asked her boss if she could expect a raise in the next year, his mute response implied that the answer was 'No'.

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1014 of 2007
Bad / Aggressive

verb

quell - Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force

The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.

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1015 of 2007
Other / Squeeze

verb

cram - Completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.

Public garbage cans are always crammed with trash until it spills onto the street.

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1016 of 2007
Bad / Aggressive

nounverb verb

crush - Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.

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1017 of 2007
Bad / Unfriendly

noun

barb - A remark that is funny but unkind.

Burt realized that Sam was not really his friend when Sam made several barbed comments directed at Burt at the dinner party.

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1018 of 2007
Good / Pleasure

verb

gratify - To provide pleasure or satisfaction

Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.

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1019 of 2007
Other / Surprise

adjective

dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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1020 of 2007
Bad / Small

noun

chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.