adjective

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Good / Successful

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stature - The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation

The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public

verb

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Bad / Weak

audio

teeter - To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall

While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

audio

swat - To hit or attempt to hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow from a flat object

After being annoyed by its buzzing, Morgan swatted the pesky fly with the fly swatter.

noun

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Good / Successful

Url audio

breakthrough - A sudden, important discovery or development.

He had a creative breakthrough that helped finish the novel.

verb

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Good / Busy

audio

hustle - To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction

When Ronald Reagan was shot, Secret Service agents had to hustle him to safety.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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easygoing - Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior.

His easygoing nature, that he enhances with meditation, helps him stay calm under pressure.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Powerless

Url audio

scapegoat - A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.

The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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unbecoming - Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions.

The host felt that his friend's outfit was a bit casual and unbecoming for such a formal event.

verb

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Other / Other

audio

conjure - To make something appear

To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.

verb

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Good / New

audio

revamp - To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

Every year, Apple revamps its iPhone line with a new model that has different features.

verb

See noun

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Good / Big

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binge - Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess

Bob loved eating pizza so much, that whenever he had a desire to eat pizza, he ordered several pies and would binge and continue eating until his bursting stomach couldn't hold any more food.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

audio

grime - Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin

Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.