The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.
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Other /
Slow
verb
ebb -
The movement of the tide out to sea
Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.
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Good /
Smart
adjective
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precise -
Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.
He gave a precise answer to the complicated question, showing his deep understanding of the topic.
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Bad /
Dangerous
adjective
noxious -
Poisonous or very harmful.
The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.
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Bad /
Weak
noun
Picture
meltdown -
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.
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Bad /
Weak
noun
foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
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Good /
Exciting
noun
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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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Other /
Desire
verb
hanker -
Feel a strong desire for or to do something
Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.
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Good /
Smart
noun
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feedback -
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
Our website asked customers for feedback about what we can do improve to make our service better.
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Good /
Big
adjective
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ample -
Plentiful, more than enough
Now that Jim and Jill were retired, they had ample time to take walks in the park together.
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Bad /
Strange
adjective
preppy -
Of or typical of a student or graduate of an expensive prep school, especially with reference to their style of dress
The rich young men were dressed in preppy attire in order to play in their croquet match.
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Other /
Wet
nounverb noun
See verb
trickle -
A small flow of liquid
Brock tilted his glass to get the last trickle of beer out.
