adjective

1981 of 3112

Good / Successful

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elite - A small group of people with the most power, influence and ability.

Sam was proud that he had successfully trained for and managed to be accepted by the most elite unit of the army.

adjective

1982 of 3112

Bad / Aggressive

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overbearing - Unpleasantly or arrogantly controlling.

She decided not to marry him, because even though he was brilliant and handsome, he was too controlling and overbearing.

noun

1983 of 3112

Good / Pleasure

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punchline - The final part of a joke or funny story that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.

When the commedian told the punchline after the long 5 minute joke, the audience burst into laughter.

adjective

1984 of 3112

Bad / Mistake

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erroneous - Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.

Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.

adjective

1985 of 3112

Bad / Small

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paltry - A very small amount of something, indicating that it has little importance or worth

One day John spoke to his friends with anger as they were going down into the mine, "How does the company expect us to support our families on the paltry wages they give us?"

noun

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1986 of 3112

Other / Move

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whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.

adjective

1987 of 3112

Good / Happy

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chipper - Marked by or being in sprightly good humor and health

Ryan's chipper attitude made him very popular amongst his coworkers.

verb

1988 of 3112

Bad / Attack

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thrash - To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently

After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.

verb

See noun

1989 of 3112

Bad / Disorganized

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clamor - To shout loudly and insistently.

For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.

verb

See noun

1990 of 3112

Bad / Unfriendly

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quip - Make a witty remark

At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.

noun

See verb

1991 of 3112

Other / Squeeze

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huddle - A group where people have come close to together

When the football team came together in the huddle, the quarterback explained what to do during the next play.

noun

1992 of 3112

Other / Inward

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vibes - A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others

Nia got some bad vibes before stepping inside the haunted house.