Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
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2 of104 Other /
Sound
noun
thump -
A heavy dull blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
The loud thump from when a gorilla beats his chest is a sign of danger to anyone near him.
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3 of104 Bad /
Weak
verb
teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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4 of104 Good /
Calm
adjective
tranquil -
Calm and peaceful and without noise
Barry loved fishing on the tranquil lake in the morning.
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5 of104 Good /
Busy
adjective
tempo -
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace
A metronome tells musicians how fast or slow to keep their tempo.
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6 of104 Bad /
Attack
verb
terrify -
Cause to feel extreme fear
Scott was terrified of dogs and avoided even the smallest ones.
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7 of104 Other /
Move
nounverb noun
trek -
A long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
A trek through nature is a long yet very scenic form of exercise.
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8 of104 Good /
Busy
adjective
tumultuous -
Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious
The president was drowned out by the tumultuous sounds of the protestors.
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9 of104 Other /
Move
verb
tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to get the tray inside.
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10 of104 Other /
Wet
nounverb verb
thaw -
(of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.
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11 of104 Other /
Wet
nounverb verb
trickle -
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream
Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.
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12 of104 Bad /
Disorganized
adjective
turbulent -
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm
The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.
