noun

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Bad / Mistake

dud - A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless

The firework turned out to be a dud when it landed back on the ground.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

Url

stymie - To prevent or hinder the progress of something.

When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

sleek - (of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy

Shampoo commercials typically show women with very sleek hair that shines under the lights.

verb

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Other / Body

clench - To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

verb

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Good / Busy

hustle - To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction

When Ronald Reagan was shot at, Secret Service agents had to hustle him to safety.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

imbibe - To drink a liquid, usually alcohol.

Every day after work, Lenny would head to the neighborhood bar and imbibe one beer.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

sniveling - Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people

Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.

noun

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Good / Brave

verve - Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm

With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

hamper - To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles

Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.

verb

See noun

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Other / Body

gash - Make a gash in; cut deeply

The ginsu knife was so sharp that it could gash Jesse's skin if he wasn't careful.

noun

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Other / Shape

gully - A water-worn ravine

On their nature walk, Tim saw that erosion had left the gully completely dry.

noun

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Bad / Old

geezer - An old man

To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the ducks.