noun

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Good / Big

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glut - An excessively abundant supply of something

Aside from those bought for Halloween, farms tend to have a glut of pumpkins available all year round.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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fester - For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with

After their fight, Joan and David had a long talk to patch things up, because they didn't want to let any bad feelings fester.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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tremor - A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.

Because he was nervous, his voice had a significant tremor during the presentation.

noun

See verb

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Other / Sound

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clamor - A loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting or protesting.

During the demontration, the protesters created a clamor demanding justice.

noun

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Bad / Strange

audio

mongrel - A dog of no definable type or breed

Even though purebreed dogs are in high demand, mongrels are still popular because they combine the attributes of two different dogs in a hopefully positive way.

verb

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Good / Friendly

audio

hobnob - To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status

The social event was Terry's chance to hobnob with other people in his industry.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

audio

defiant - refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.

Lars was a defiant child who always refused to obey his parents.

noun

See verb

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Other / Other

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stash - A secret store of something

Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.

verb

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Bad / Dirty

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singe - To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.

She accidentally singed her hair while cooking dinner and had to trim a bit off.

verb

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Good / New

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rejuvenate - To make somebody or something look or feel newer or younger

After his camping trip in the Rockies, Sam felt rejuvenated physically and emotionally, and was looking to go back to work with renewed energy.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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scintillating - Describing someone or something that is exceptionally witty and entertaining, and is intellectually or emotinally stimulating.

Her scintillating conversation captivated those she talked to at the dinner party, leaving them laughing and enjoying themseles.

noun

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Good / Strong

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vigil - Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep.

The parents kept an all night vigil by their child's bedside at the hospital.