verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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gouge - To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something.

Someone who doesn't understand how cars work may be gouged by the mechanic when the bill comes.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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abandon - To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.

Beverly took the cat into her house when she realized that the cat had been abandoned.

noun

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Good / Smart

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venture - A daring journey or undertaking.

He raised money to fund his venture to make and market his amazing invention.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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genial - Friendly and cheerful

Burt was such a genial person that everybody he met liked him instantly.

adjective

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Good / Good

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sublime - Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly

Martha loved art, and going to a great art Museum was for her a sublime experience

adjective

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Bad / Small

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infinitesimal - Extremely tiny, almost too small to be measured.

Since there are as many stars in the universe as there are grains of sand on all the world's beaches, in comparison our world seems infinitesimal.

noun

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Other / Body

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hiccup - An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.

A girl in the class couldn't stop her hiccups, and the other kids in the class couldn't stop laughing.

noun

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Good / Smart

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brainstorm - A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.

During the meeting, we had a brainstorm about how to improve our marketing strategy.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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rugged - (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface

The rugged terrain was a worthy challenge for the mountain climbers.

noun

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Good / Strong

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workout - A session of vigorous physical exercise or training

After a day's work, Bill would stop at the gym for a 60 minute workout.

noun

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Other / Wet

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drizzle - Light rain falling in very fine drops

The light drizzle created small ripples in the water.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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insular - Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept new ideas or influences from outside sources.

Growing up in an insular community, she was shocked by the diversity of the big city.