noun

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Bad / Mistake

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aberration - A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.

The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

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feverishly - In a highly excited or frantic manner, often due to intense emotion or urgency.

He searched feverishly through his bag, trying to find his lost passport.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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shackles - A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.

Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.

verb

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Other / Entice

wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

verb

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Good / Smart

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verify - To check or prove something through evidence or investigation

The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

fink - Inform on to the authorities

Mary finked on her brother when their parents asked which one of them took a cookie out of the jar.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

pomp - Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event

Queen Elizabeth is always surrounded by ceremonial pomp whenever she attends a public event.

verb

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Other / Body

burp - To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way

After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.

noun

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Good / Energy

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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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Other / Entice

seductive - Very tempting

Because Bill liked travelling so much, he found the offer for the airline job very seductive.

adjective

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Other / Body

flabby - Uncomplimentary description of loose flesh that sags, droops or flaps.

Jane bought exercise weights to tighten up her flabby arm muscles, but the cat thought they were head rests.