adjective

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Bad / Delay

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stagnate - Cease developing; become inactive or dull

The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.

verb

914 of 3002

Good / Big

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skyrocket - For something to increase very quickly.

Because his hi-tech company had an important patent, Bill saw the company's stock price skyrocket.

noun

915 of 3002

Bad / Strange

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eyesore - Something that is very ugly or unpleasant to look at.

That abandoned building has become a real eyesore in the neighborhood.

adjective

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Good / Big

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extravagant - Going beyond expected limits in spending money or using resources.

Though he knew that it was an extravagant expense, he bought the most expensive engagement ring he could find.

adjective

917 of 3002

Good / Good

audio

dandy - Excellent

Relaxing on the beach seemed like a dandy idea to Sarah after working so hard all year.

noun

See verb

918 of 3002

Bad / Weak

audio

wobble - An unsteady movement from side to side

When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.

adjective

919 of 3002

Good / Brave

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vigilant - Watchful and quick to notice things, especially for protection or safety

The community stayed vigilant after recent reports of theft in the area

adjective

920 of 3002

Good / Pleasure

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fragrant - Having a good and pleasant smell.

When she entered the flower store, she loved the fragrant smells in the air from the great variety of flowers.

adjective

921 of 3002

Bad / Strange

audio

desolate - A place that is empty and without people

Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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smokescreen - A distraction or false front used to mislead or deceive others.

The flashy website and ad campaign turned out to be a smokescreen so people would be distracted from paying attention to the company's declining sales.

adjective

923 of 3002

Bad / Weak

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vulnerable - Leaving oneself open to being hurt

As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.

noun

924 of 3002

Bad / Dishonest

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ruse - A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.

His apparent offer to help was just a ruse to get access to her personal information.