verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

pry - To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs

Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.

noun

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Other / Other

puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

verb

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Bad / War

quell - To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force

The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.

noun

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Other / Wet

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puddle - A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.

The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.

adjective

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Other / Body

pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

noun

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Good / Strong

prowess - Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

Without a doubt, Michael Jordan possessed an exceptional prowess on the basketball court.

verb

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Other / Body

pucker - To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.

Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

putrid - (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of the putrid smell.

adjective

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Bad / Small

puny - Small and weak

The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.

adjective

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Other / Shape

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proximity - Being near or close in space or time.

People liked living in the town because of its proximity to many wonderful beaches.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Disgusting

puke - Vomit

The pizza that Jessica ate too quickly was going to come out as puke.

noun

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Other / Other

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quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.