verb

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Other / Fast

hurtle - To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous

The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.

adjective

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Good / Big

humongous - Huge; enormous

Next to the kitten, the Saint Bernard looked humongous.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

icky - Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful

The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.

noun

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Good / Exciting

hoopla - Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss

Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

Url

illegitimate - Not conforming, accepted, or authorized according to known standards or rules.

The people felt the government was illegitimate because the leaders had taken over by force, and the people refused to participate in the election.

verb

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Other / Light

ignite - To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.

Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

hype - Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false

Todd spread the hype that his party was going to be the event of the year, but only a few people showed up.

verb

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Other / Sound

howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

verb

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Good / Love

Url

hug - To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner.

She hugged the old teddy bear to her chest as she fell asleep.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

Url

hysteria - A state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc.

There was almost mass hysteria when the band played their final song and some in the crowd rushed towards the stage.

noun

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Good / Exciting

Url

homestretch - The last part of a process or action, such as a project has been a lot of work, and is now finishing.

The sales team knew they were in the homestretch of the year, and worked round the clock to meet their sales targets.

noun

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Other / Squeeze

huddle - A group where people have come close to together

When the football team came together in the huddle, the quarterback explained what to do during the next play.