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brandish - To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

Once he saw the burglar, Terry brandished his gun in order to scare him off.

noun

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Good / Big

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bonus - A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.

The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.

noun

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Good / Strong

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bootcamp - A type of physical training that consists of many different types of exercise; or a short course of intensive study designed to provide someone with new skills

Alice signed up for the 3 month computer bootcamp, that promised her a great job after she graduated.

verb

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Good / Energy

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boogie - The act of dancing to fast pop or rock music.

Early rock music was how many teenagers learned how to boogie on the dance floor.

verb

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Other / Shape

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bulge - Swell or expand to an unnatural extent

Alan loved drinking beer, but one of the unfortunate consequences of his drinking so much beer was that his belly bulged more than he liked.

noun

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Other / Slowly

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brevity - The quality of being brief or concise in speech or writing.

I appreciated the brevity of the report—it got straight to the point.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.

adjective

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Other / Fast

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brisk - Active, fast, and energetic.

The brisk wind made it a great day for kite flying.

noun

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Bad / War

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booty - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

When the pirates discovered the valuable booty in the lower rooms of the ship, they divided it among themseles and returned home.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

buffoon - A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown

With his mismatched clothing and general absentmindedness, Roy was viewed as a harmless buffoon that no one took seriously.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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bubbly - When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.

Frank was always calm and thoughtful, and the matchmaker thought he should try going out with a girl with a bubbly personality.