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Bad / Small

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anecdote - A short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done

His son enjoyed listening to his father tell anecdotes about the travels that he did in his 20's.

adjective

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Good / Important

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undeniable - Certainly true, so obvious that it cannot be doubted.

The idea that people seek pleasure and avoid pain is an undeniable truth.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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deception - The act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage

One of the most dangerous deceptions on the web is where adults chat and pretend to be friends with boys and girls.

noun

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Other / Sound

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twang - A strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring

The twang of a guitar can evoke certain moods in people.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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bubbly - When a person is very lively, cheerful and talks a lot.

Frank was always calm and thoughtful, and the matchmaker thought he should try going out with a girl with a bubbly personality.

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Good / Beautiful

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bauble - A bright or colorful inexpensive piece of jewelry .

When Sally and her friends played house, she would dress up with the baubles her mother gave her, and it made her feel fancy and grown up.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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cheapskate - A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy.

Even though he’s rich, he’s a total cheapskate when it comes to spending on others.

adjective

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Other / Body

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slender - Attractively thin

If a person can't lose weight, at least they can wear clothes that make them look more slender.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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sympathetic - Feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation

When he became a judge, he wondered to himself, 'How sympathetic am I allowed to be to the people on trial'?

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drawl - A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds

Aside from his talent and good looks, Matthew McConaughey is known for his southern drawl when he speaks.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

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negligent - To mistakenly fail to do something that should have been done

Bill admitted that he was negligent in not locking the door, and as a result the house was robbed.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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craze - A widespread and short-lived enthusiasm or fad for something.

The new mobile phone game became a global craze overnight.