When Fran was depressed, her husband Eddie would engage in unusual antics - such as telling corny jokes or dressing like a clown - to cheer her up.
noun
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Good /
Friendly
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rendezvous -
An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place
After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.
noun
See verb
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Bad /
Dishonest
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bluff -
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something
Harry fired so many shots that the criminal thought he ran out of bullets, but he couldn't risk calling Harry's bluff.
noun
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Good /
Smart
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tactics -
Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.
The coach taught the players new tactics to improve their defense and offense.
adjective
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Bad /
Stupid
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dull -
Not bright, vivid, or shiny; lacking sharpness or luster.
The sky was covered in dull gray clouds all day.
verb
See noun
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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feud -
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict
The Hatfield and McCoy families famously feuded for generations, with each new generation continuing the fight.
noun
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Bad /
Afraid
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
adjective
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Other /
Inward
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flippant -
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.
adjective
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Bad /
Mistake
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indiscreet -
Saying something that should be private, showing a lack of judgment,
John realized that he had been indiscreet when he revealed on the job interview as a financial advisor that he had lost all his money in the stock market.
noun
See verb
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Other /
Move
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dash -
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.
adjective
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Good /
Pleasure
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mellifluous -
(of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear
The mellifluous sounds of his favorite music allowed Archie to relax in peace.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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strangle -
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like strangling him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control
