adjective

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Bad / Mistake

spurious - False and incorrect

The teacher showed Max that his scientific conclusions were wrong because they were based on spurious facts and logic.

adjective

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Other / Shape

Url

steep - Rising or falling at a sharp angle.

It's a steep climb to the top of the mountian, but the view is worth it.

adjective

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Good / Successful

Url

opportune - Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.

The weather is great, and it's an opportune moment to plant the seeds in our garden.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

splotch - A daub, blot, or smear of something, typically a liquid

The fashionable skirt had splotches of black and red that created a striking design.

noun

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Good / Friendly

chatter - Incessant trivial talk

The employees would gather around the water cooler every morning to engage in chatter about the weather.

verb

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Good / Calm

gaze - Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought

Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.

noun

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Good / Big

swath - A broad strip or area of something

The tractor waded through large swaths of grass until the entire field was covered.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

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ambiguous - Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways

Bill's parents often asked when he was moving out of the house and getting a job, but his answer was always ambiguous.

verb

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Other / Slowly

meander - (of a river or road) To follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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cuddly - Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.

My cat is super cuddly and loves to curl up on my lap.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

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tease - To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them

The bullies would tease the little kids in the schoolyard, and the school didn't do anything to stop it.

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Bad / Dangerous

pandemonium - Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar

The release of the newest limited-edition sneakers led to pandemonium amongst the large crowd of shoppers.