adjective

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Other / Sound

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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'.

verb

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Bad / Pain

audio

torment - Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering

William enjoyed tormenting his younger sister until she would run away and complain to their mother.

adjective

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Other / Inward

audio

chintzy - Stingy and not willing to spend money, or cheap material

Brad was so chintzy when it came to spending money for clothes, that he hadn't bought a new shirt or pants for 10 years.

verb

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Other / Move

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squirm - To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

Url audio

vulnerable - Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.

Without shelter, the animals were vulnerable to the cold, and they rolled into a ball as much as they could.

adjective

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Other / Light

audio

glossy - Shiny and smooth

Shampoo commercials always show how users can get the glossiest hair possible.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

audio

taunt - To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.

adjective

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Other / Fast

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impetuous - Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

audio

foolhardy - Ignoring obvious dangers

Ed's stockbroker told him that it was foolhardy to invest all his money in a startup that had not shown any ability to make a profit.

verb

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Bad / Weak

audio

deplete - To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left, such as resources or money

By the end of the marathon run, Bill felt that his energy was totally depleted, and he could barely walk.

noun

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Good / Good

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virtue - A commendable quality or trait that is considered desirable in a person, such as kindness or honesty.

Patience is considered a virtue that helps people remain calm in difficult situations.

verb

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Bad / Weak

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fade - To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

The colors on the old poster have started to fade from years in the sun.