verb

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wriggle - To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements

The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.

adjective

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pompous - Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

The pompous man refused to speak to anyone who had less money or education than him.

verb

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shortchanged - To treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve

Bill felt he had been shortchanged by life, because he was born poor, and was orphaned at the age of 2.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

steeped - Deeply involved or immersed in something, especially a tradition, culture, or belief.

He grew up in a household steeped in music and creativity.

noun

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Good / Energy

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intensity - Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.

During the war, the intensity of the battles decreased in the winter when it was just too cold to fight.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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dicker - To engage in petty argument or bargaining

Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.

adjective

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marathon - Referring to an activity that takes a long time and a great deal of effort

After the company's computers crashed, 30 programmers worked together in a 15 hour marathon debugging session to get the computers up and running again.

noun

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Bad / Delay

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imposition - An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.

The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.

verb

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fink - Inform on to the authorities

Mary finked on her brother when their parents asked which one of them took a cookie out of the jar.

noun

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Incentive - Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.

The company offered a cash incentive to employees who met their sales targets.

noun

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semblance - The way something appears on the surface, often without revealing the true nature or reality behind it.

In spite of their their kids' constant uncontrolled behavior, when they were outside they managed to keep up the semblance of calm, even though things were not so calm inside their house.

adjective

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barren - A land or a person that is incapable of growing anything or bearing fruit

Steve couldn't imagine how he would be able to cross the desert as he looked at the barren desert from on top of his camel