adjective

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Other / Shape

contorted - Twisted or bent out of the normal shape.

Norm knew as soon as he got to the office that he should be careful what he said to the boss, because the boss's face was contorted with anger about something that had happened.

noun

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Good / Big

gobs - A lot of

For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

moan - Make a long, low sound expressing physical or mental suffering or displeasure

Sara knew that whenever her baby started to moan softly, it would only be a short time before he started to cry.

adjective

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Other / Body

Url

stout - Somewhat fat or heavily built, especially around the waist.

The stout man got around town riding an electric scooter with a seat.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

scrappy - Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious

Scrappy Doo lived up to his name whenever he would try to start a fight.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

Url

shame - To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.

The media shamed the mayor when it revealed that he had accepted a bribe.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

Url

witty - Using words in a clever and funny way.

Bill was the life of the party, saying one witty and funny thing after another.

verb

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Other / Wet

dribble - (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream

Water dribbled from the leaky faucet until a small puddle had formed.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

Url

fray - To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.

The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

stifle - To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.

adjective

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Good / Calm

Url

easygoing - Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior.

His easygoing nature, that he enhances with meditation, helps him stay calm under pressure.

noun

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Other / Move

swish - A hissing or rustling sound

The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.