wary -
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.
noun
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1922 of 3112
Good /
Friendly
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encounter -
A meeting or confrontation, often unexpected or unplanned, between two or more individuals or groups.
Their encounter at the conference led to a productive collaboration
verb
1923 of 3112
Bad /
Dishonest
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mooch -
To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it
Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.
adjective
1924 of 3112
Bad /
Strange
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
adjective
1925 of 3112
Good /
Brave
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adventurous -
Willing to take risks or try out new and exciting experiences.
The kids had an adventurous afternoon exploring the forest.
adjective
1926 of 3112
Good /
Good
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superlative -
Referring to someone or something as being the best, the longest, or the most incredible among others.
The accomodations in the fancy hotel were superlative.
noun
1927 of 3112
Bad /
Stupid
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imp -
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
noun
1928 of 3112
Good /
Big
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jackpot -
A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.
He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.
verb
1929 of 3112
Other /
Slow
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plop -
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
After drinking all evening, John plopped an Alka-Seltzer into a glass of water, hoping that drinking it would relieve his headache.
noun
1930 of 3112
Bad /
Strange
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geek -
An unfashionable or socially inept person, who often also has technical skills
Being such a geek, Richard made up for his lack of social skills with his expertise in computers.
adjective
1931 of 3112
Good /
Successful
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miraculous -
So amazingly successful, that it almost seems to be a result of a miracle.
After the polio epidemic of 1952 that infected 60,000 children, the Salk vaccine introduced in 1955 seems like a miraculous protection.
verb
1932 of 3112
Bad /
Aggressive
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prowl -
For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
The female lion spent its days and nights prowling quietly in order to track down its prey.
