verb

1993 of 3207

Bad / Aggressive

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quash - To reject or void, especially by legal procedure

Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.

adjective

1994 of 3207

Good / Smart-Adj

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premeditated - Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention.

The detective revealed that the crime was premeditated, with evidence showing the suspect had planned it for weeks.

noun

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1995 of 3207

Bad / Disgusting

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trash - Discarded matter; refuse

The landfill full of trash stretched into the distance for miles.

adjective

1996 of 3207

Bad / Stupid

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gullible - Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

Charlie Brown was so gullible that he kept trying to kick the football, even though Lucy would always pull it away.

verb

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1997 of 3207

Bad / Pain

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bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

adjective

1998 of 3207

Other / Inward

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hypothetical - An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.

When she learned about investing, it was only hypothetical until she actually had to choose what funds to put her money into.

adjective

1999 of 3207

Other / Wet

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sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

adjective

2000 of 3207

Good / Exciting

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exhilerating - Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy

Martha found painting exhilerating, because she could express what she saw and felt in images and colors.

verb

2001 of 3207

Other / Move

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skim - To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid

The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.

noun

2002 of 3207

Good / Beautiful

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pomp - Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event

Queen Elizabeth is always surrounded by ceremonial pomp whenever she attends a public event.

noun

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2003 of 3207

Bad / Weak

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collapse - When something breaks and falls down.

The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.

adjective

2004 of 3207

Bad / Weak

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devoid - Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.

Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.