Scientists still find it puzzling how the universe started from nothing in a 'big bang'.
verb
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Bad /
Unhappy
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grieve -
To feel great sadness about the loss of something
Eight year old Charlie grieved over his dog Spot when the dog was hit by a car.
noun
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Bad /
Strange
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phantom -
An appearance or illusion without material substance
Emily found it hard to succeed in whatever she tried because of a phantom voice in her ears telling her that she would always be a failure.
noun
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Good /
Love
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embrace -
The holding of someone close by encircling of the arms especially as a sign of affection.
She ran into her mother’s arms and they shared a warm embrace.
adjective
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Other /
Body
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obese -
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
The WHO says that obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
adjective
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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snippy -
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way
Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.
verb
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Other /
Surprise
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astonish -
To surprise or impress (someone) greatly
The audience was astonished by the amazing fireworks display at the end of the concert.
adjective
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Good /
Good
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benign -
Kind, gentle, and harmless in nature or effect, or not harmful to health
Despite his large size, the dog was completely benign and friendly.
noun
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Bad /
Stupid
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dufus -
Someone who is foolish or stupid.
Jim loved to make people laugh, but strangers got the impression that he was just a dufus because of his silly behavior.
noun
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Other /
Wet
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ooze -
The sluggish flow of a fluid
The expensive dessert was topped off with a dripping ooze of chocolate.
noun
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Good /
Beautiful
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picturesque -
Visually attractive and charming.
They bought the cabin the woods mainly for its very picturesque environment that surrounded it.
noun
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Good /
Strong
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salvation -
Being delivered from harm, ruin, or loss
After his years of fighting in the war, he found that the group therapy sessions were his salvation.
