verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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mope - To be dejected and apathetic

Considering he had lost his job and his girlfriend on the same day, Barry felt he had every right to mope.

noun

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Good / Smart

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sage - Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.

As a sage of ancient philosophy, Socrates is still revered for his teachings on ethics and the nature of knowledge.

noun

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Other / Other

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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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Bad / Aggressive

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adamant - Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.

Despite everyone's advice, she stayed adamant in her choice to travel alone.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

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dazed - Confused or unable to think clearly, often as a result of an injury or from shock

After her car accident, the dazed woman had to rest on the sidewalk.

adjective

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Good / Good

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idyllic - Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation.

They spent their honeymoon on an idyllic island with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.

noun

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Other / Sound

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patter - A repeated light tapping

Being a new mother, Terri's heart filled with joy when she heard the patter of her baby's feet on the floor.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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malignant - Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.

The doctors were concerned the tumor might be malignant and might spread quickly, so they removed it.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

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weirdo - A person whose dress or behavior seems strange

The weirdo kept peeking at everyone from behind the bushes.

verb

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Other / Move

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bolt - To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly

He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..

verb

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Other / Sound

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yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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embezzle - To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for

The accountant was convincted of having embezzled money from the company, people were surprised that he had been doing it for 10 years before it was discovered.