adjective

2017 of 3002

Good / Happy

audio

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

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

verb

2018 of 3002

Bad / Aggressive

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.

Throughout history, many rulers have usurped thrones through deceit and betrayal

adjective

2019 of 3002

Good / Smart

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cognizant - To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.

He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..

adjective

2020 of 3002

Bad / Small

audio

meager - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.

noun

See verb

2021 of 3002

Good / Happy

audio

chuckle - A quiet or suppressed laugh

Patrick suppressed a chuckle so he wouldn't mess up the filming of the scene.

adjective

2022 of 3002

Good / Smart

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verbal - Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.

When he was on a date, he had trouble being verbal and expressing his thoughts and feelings.

noun

2023 of 3002

Good / Calm

audio

sanctuary - A place where people can find safety or a feeling of peace.

During the battle Bill hid in a building that he used as a sanctuary.

adjective

2024 of 3002

Bad / Weak

audio

pooped - Extremely tired

After working all night, Sara was too pooped to even go home to her own bed.

noun

2025 of 3002

Bad / Disorganized

audio

rubble - Waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially as the debris from the demolition of buildings

After heavy bombing, the city was reduced to rubble.

noun

See verb

2026 of 3002

Bad / Dirty

audio

blot - A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something.

Whenever John applied for a job, the time he had spent in jail was a blot on his past that made it hard for him to be accepted for the position.

verb

See noun

2027 of 3002

Good / Big

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bulge - Swell or expand to an unnatural extent

Alan loved drinking beer, but one of the unfortunate consequences of his drinking so much beer was that his belly bulged more than he liked.

adjective

2028 of 3002

Good / Beautiful

audio

swank - Stylishly luxurious and expensive

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