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Good / Smart

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credibility - The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.

A verified source increases the credibility of a news report.

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Other / Up+Down

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crash - A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.

The people in the house were alarmed when they heard a loud crash in the kitchen

adjective

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Other / Shape

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cockeyed - Crooked or askew; not level

Andre gave Mindy a cockeyed look when he suggested that they do hang-gliding together.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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companionship - The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company.

After retiring, he missed the daily companionship of his coworkers.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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crude - Lacking sophistication, polish, or tact; having rough or rude manners.

His crude and unrefined behavior, often using curse words, made everyone uncomfortable at the dinner table.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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chatter - Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters

Every morning, the employees would chatter about the weather around the water cooler.

verb

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Other / Body

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clench - To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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capitulate - To give in or stop resisting something, often unwillingly.

Tired of arguing, he capitulated and agreed to go with the group’s plan.

adjective

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Other / Shape

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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.

verb

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Other / Move

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chuck - To throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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climax - The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.

The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.

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Bad / Disgusting

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cesspool - A place or situation that is filthy, corrupt, or morally degraded.

The internet forum turned into a cesspool of hate speech and toxic arguments.