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1897 of 2434
Other / Other

adjective

mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

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1898 of 2434
Bad / Weak

verb

dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.

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1899 of 2434
Good / Friendly

noun

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Folks - A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.

I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.

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1900 of 2434
Bad / Aggressive

nounverb verb

slander - To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation

The politician slandered his opponent using misleading information and false news.

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1901 of 2434
Bad / Nervous

adjective

frantic - Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion

Between his two jobs and high debts, Randy was always frantic about how to deal with his life.

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1902 of 2434
Bad / Attack

verb

pulverize - To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown were shocked when they saw how the tornado had pulverized their house into little pieces.

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1903 of 2434
Good / Good

adjective

enchanted - A place that fills with delight.

Bill and Liz always had such a wonderful time going to the Music Lounge restaurant, that they felt it was almost enchanted.

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1904 of 2434
Bad / Dishonest

noun

charade - An act or event that is clearly false

Bill told Samantha that he wanted to get married, but she suspected that he didn't mean it, and that the dating was just a charade.

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1905 of 2434
Bad / Strange

noun

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Misfit - Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.

The new employee seemed like a misfit among the fast-paced corporate crowd.

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1906 of 2434
Good / Big

verb

skyrocket - For something to increase very quickly.

Because his hi-tech company had an important patent, Bill saw the company's stock price skyrocket.

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1907 of 2434
Other / Move

verb

burst - To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.

The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.

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1908 of 2434
Other / Other

adjective

superfluous - More than is needed or wanted

Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.