Nikki wanted to have more responsibilities, but her mother told her she was just a munchkin who wasn't ready yet.
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1142 of2007 Other /
Sound
nounverb verb
grunt -
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.
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1143 of2007 Good /
Pleasure
adjective
delectable -
(of food or drink) delicious
The wedding cake looked so delectable that the bride almost wanted to hurry up with the ceremony just so she could have a slice.
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1144 of2007 Other /
Body
adjective
ruddy -
(of a person's face) having a healthy red color
Prince Harry's ruddy complexion matches his bright red hair.
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1145 of2007 Good /
Good
adjective
superb -
Excellent
BMWs are known for their precise handling and superb performance.
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1146 of2007 Bad /
Unhappy
adjective
gloomy -
Unhappy and without hope
Because he grew up as a poor and lonely orphan, Bill had to work very hard to get out of his gloomy moods where he only expected the worst to happen.
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1147 of2007 Other /
Slow
verb
ebb -
The movement of the tide out to sea
Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.
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1148 of2007 Other /
Other
noun
slogan -
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
"Where's the Beef?" was originally a slogan by fast-food chain Wendy's and became so popular that the phrase is still used today.
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1149 of2007 Bad /
Dishonest
adjective
devious -
Showing a skillful use of dishonest tactics to achieve goals.
It took a while for the District Attorney to realize that the politician was using devious methods to hide the fact that he was taking bribes.
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1150 of2007 Good /
Exciting
nounverb noun
intrigue -
A secret or underhanded plot or scheme
The king's court was filled with intrigue, and there were constant rumors of plots to kill the king, and of plots where the king was trying to kill others.
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1151 of2007 Good /
Beautiful
verb
festoon -
To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.
When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.
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1152 of2007 Bad /
Small
noun
smattering -
A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject
The museum tour guide presented himself as expert about art history, though he only had a smattering of knowledge about the subject.
