verb

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Good / Calm

audio

lull - Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

Tanya lulled her crying baby to sleep by whispering softly in his ear.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

gimmick - A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

tardy - Delaying or delayed beyond the expected or proper time; late.

The train was tardy, arriving 20 minutes behind schedule.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

audio

outrageous - Shockingly bad or excessive

The model's looks and confidence couldn't hide the fact that his outfit was outrageously ugly.

adjective

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Bad / Small

Url audio

tenuous - Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.

The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.

verb

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Good / New

Url audio

overhaul - To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.

The company decided to overhaul its outdated website design.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

audio

swank - Stylishly luxurious and expensive

The swank nightclub, with its luxurious amenities, was worth the expense.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

dilettante - Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.

The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.

noun

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Other / Other

Url audio

repercussions - The effects or results of an action, event, or decision, especially those that are unintended or negative.

His decision to suddently quit the company without notice had serious repercussions, hurting his reputation and making it hard to find another job.

noun

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Good / Successful

audio

mogul - An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry

With her universal name recognition, massive personal fortune, and successful television shows and movies, Oprah Winfrey is considered one of the biggest moguls on Earth.

adjective

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Good / Love

Url audio

compassion - A deep awareness of the suffering of others, combined with a desire to help.

He felt compassion for the injured bird and took it to a vetinarian.

noun

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Other / Body

audio

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.