When Patty chose a dog to buy, she looked for a dog that was amiable and had a calm, friendly disposition.
noun
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speck -
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.
adjective
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Strong
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sweeping -
Extensive or wide-ranging in effect or scope, having a major impact; far-reaching or thorough.
The politician promised sweeping reforms if elected.
noun
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Mistake
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flaw -
A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object
Supermodel Cindy Crawford's mole is viewed as a flaw that makes her even more beautiful.
noun
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Exciting
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cliffhanger -
A situation in a story that is exciting because you can't guess what will happen next
The Netflix episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the hero was falling from the plane without a parachute, with the audience wondering how he could survive.
verb
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yank -
To quickly pull something
Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.
noun
See verb
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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.
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dangle -
To hang or swing loosely
The shoes tied together dangled from the power line.
noun
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Confused
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amnesia -
A total or partial loss of memory
When the criminal was interrogated by the police about the crime, he pretended he had amnesia.
noun
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Successful
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trophy -
An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition
Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.
adjective
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Old
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fusty -
Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy
The old library had plenty of books but unfortunately it had a fusty smell that indicated its age.
noun
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Mistake
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blooper -
An embarrassing error
Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.
