verb

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Bad / Unhappy

whimper - (of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent

The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.

verb

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Other / Wet

spew - To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly

Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.

noun

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Other / Desire

druthers - A person's preference in a matter

If he had his druthers, Vance would be a professional writer instead of working in an office all day.

verb

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Other / Slowly

trudge - To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions

Despite hours on the mountain, the skiers trudged up the hill until they reached the top.

verb

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Bad / Delay

Url

balk - To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.

Max had made all the plans to move from his apartment to the senior citizens home, but at the last minute, he balked and just couldn’t go through with it.

adjective

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Other / Sound

shrill - (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

klutz - A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person

For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.

adjective

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Other / Body

swarthy - Dark-skinned

With his dark and swarthy good looks, the actor had little trouble finding employment.

adjective

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Good / Calm

mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

adjective

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Other / Other

vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.

verb

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Bad / Attack

ravage - To cause severe and extensive damage to something.

The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

adjective

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Bad / Small

piddling - Pathetically trivial; trifling

In a piddling attempt at perfection, Alec would cut the blades of grass individually.

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