noun

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puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

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

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.

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Other / Light

radiance - Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone

When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

quibble - To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter

Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.

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Bad / Nervous

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qualms - A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often related to a decision.

He had qualms about accepting the job offer because it meant relocating to a city he didn't really want to live in.

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

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Bad / Strange

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provincial - Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.

His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.

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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quip - A witty remark

Gabriel's stand-up comedy career took off when audiences saw how talented he was about making mildly insulting but funny quips about people.

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Bad / Dishonest

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quackery - Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.

The doctor was exposed for his quackery, selling false cures that he claimed could heal any disease.

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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.

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purify - To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure

The chef used a special technique to purify the broth and improve its flavor