icky -
Offensive to the senses or sensibilities; distasteful
The food left out in the hot sun for days gave off a very icky odor.
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1934 of 3112
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
noun
1935 of 3112
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Strong
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linchpin -
A central, essential, or most important person or thing that holds everything together.
The team captain was the linchpin of the entire soccer team, keeping everyone motivated.
adjective
1936 of 3112
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Weak
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pooped -
Extremely tired
After working all night, Sara was too pooped to even go home to her own bed.
verb
1937 of 3112
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Smart
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refine -
To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements.
He spent years working to refine his painting skills, mastering the techniques of light and shadow.
noun
1938 of 3112
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Shape
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clod -
A lump of earth or clay
Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.
noun
1939 of 3112
Bad /
Pain
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agony -
Extreme physical or mental suffering
Max was in physical agony as he rode his bicycle up the long mountain trail, but spiritually and emotionally he was in heaven.
adjective
1940 of 3112
Good /
Pleasure
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aesthetic -
Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch.
They liked eating in the restaurant because they found the food and the environment aesthetic.
noun
1941 of 3112
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Strong
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caliber -
The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.
The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.
noun
1942 of 3112
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Successful
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dynasty -
A powerful family or group of rulers who maintain their position or power for a long time.
The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly 300 years.
adjective
1943 of 3112
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Strong
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operational -
Something that is in working order and ready for use.
SpaceX is looking forward to the day that a community on Mars becomes fully operational.
adjective
1944 of 3112
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Big
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whopping -
Very large
The veterinarian could barely lift up the cat who must have weighed a whopping 80 pounds.
