noun

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Bad / Steal

extortion - The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.

noun

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Other / Shape

Url

crater - A large, round hole in the ground caused by an explosion or impact (like a meteorite).

The moon’s surface is covered in countless craters from ancient collisions.

adjective

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Other / Entice

captivating - Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention

Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.

noun

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Other / Up+Down

cascade - A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope

Niagara Falls is the most famous natural cascade in the world.

verb

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Other / Wet

dredge - To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge

The large vessel dredged the dirty water so that it could sparkle once again.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

eavesdrop - To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.

He tried to eavesdrop on the phone coversation of the person sitting next to him.

noun

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Other / Light

Url

eclipse - A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.

The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

eloquent - To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.

The Roman statesman Cicero was famous for his eloquent speeches.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

scribble - A piece of writing or a picture produced carelessly or hurriedly

My doctor's signature looks so much like a scribble that I couldn't even identify the letters in his name.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

jerk - A contemptibly obnoxious person

Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.

adjective

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Good / Energy

Url

auspicious - Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.

Jim and Jill felt that the sunny clear day of the wedding was an auspicious start to begin a new life together in their marriage.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

Url

descend - To move from a higher to a lower place or position; to go down.

We watched the sun slowly descend behind the hills.

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