adjective

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Good / Energy

peppy - Lively and high-spirited

Landon's dog was so peppy that he ran 50 yards in a matter of seconds.

noun

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Bad / Pain

peeve - A cause of annoyance

Jeff talking about his ex-girlfriend was Jim's pet peeve, and he would always cover his ears in annoyance.

verb

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Bad / Small

peek - Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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penniless - Having no money at all; completely broke.

The artist was penniless for years before gaining recognition.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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painstaking - Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task.

After months of painstaking research, she finally completed her PhD thesis.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

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overlook - To fail to see or notice something.

It's important in a relationship to value the other person's great qualities, and overlook their faults.

adjective

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Good / Important

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paramount - More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme.

In any emergency, safety is of paramount importance.

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Bad / Confused

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overloaded - Overwhelmed with emotions or mental strain due to excess pressure.

She felt overloaded with assignments and barely had time to rest.

verb

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Other / Wet

parch - To make or become dry through intense heat.

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

noun

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Bad / Small

peek - A quick and typically furtive look

Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.

adjective

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Good / Big

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overwhelming - So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage.

When the air conditioner broke, the summer heat was overwhelming, making it hard to focus on anything else.

verb

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Good / Energy

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overdo - To do something in a way that is too extreme

He wanted to impress his date, but he also knew that he should be cool and not overdo it.