adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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vivid - Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

The story the old man told him was filled with such vivid imagery that Charles felt he was actually there.

noun

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Good / New

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prelude - An event or action that signals or prepares for what is to follow, often setting the tone for what comes next.

The opening speech was just a prelude to the main presentation, setting the stage for what was to come.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

hype - Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false

Todd spread the hype that his party was going to be the event of the year, but only a few people showed up.

noun

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Other / Move

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trend - A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time, such as a popular style or activity, especially in fashion, technology, or culture.

There's a growing trend toward remote work - working at home - in many industries.

verb

See noun

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Good / Friendly

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hint - To give a clue or piece of advice that points to something or helps someone understand something.

During the party, her Dad hinted to where her present was hidden to surprise her.

verb

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Good / Successful

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clinch - To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)

Both companies clinched the contract with each other and posed for pictures to celebrate.

adjective

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Good / Good

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marvelous - Excellent or outstanding in quality — remarkably good.

The view from the mountaintop was absolutely marvelous.

noun

See verb

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Bad / War

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plunder - The violent and dishonest acquisition of property

The pirate's eyes grew wide at the sight of his newly acquired plunder of gold coins and jewels.

noun

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Other / Body

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blubber - The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person

Lewis loved sweets and cake, but he realized it was getting out of hand when he felt the blubber of his belly bulging through his shirt near his waist.

verb

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Other / Entice

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arouse - To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.

The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.

verb

See noun

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Other / Up+Down

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cascade - (of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities

Tracy felt a sense of calm at the water cascading over the rocks.

noun

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Good / Happy

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utopia - A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect.

Sometimes people who strive for utopia are so naïve that the society they create is very flawed and less than ideal.