noun

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Other / Shape

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rift - A tear causing two parts of something to separate

When Matt found out that his partner had stolen money from the business, it caused a rift in their relationship that could not be fixed.

verb

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Bad / Small

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dwindle - To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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cruddy - Covered, encrusted, or saturated with dirt, grease, or other objectionable substance; filthy; It can also describe someone feeling unwell or unhappy.

It was difficult to see through the cruddy windows because of the dirt and grease covering them.

verb

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Bad / Confused

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drift - To move slowly without much intention or direction.

Bill enjoyed rowing out into the middle of the large lake, and then just letting the boat drift while he relaxed and looked at the water and the sky.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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kink - A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.

adjective

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Good / Big

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gargantuan - Enormous

The gargantuan dragon was as tall as a skyscraper and equally as fearsome.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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chap - A man or boy

On Friday nights, Walter went to the local bar to meet up with the chaps from work.

noun

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Bad / Hurt

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prey - An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

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dismissive - Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering

Fred didn't mind not getting the job as much as the dismissive way the employer told him.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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tiny - Very small in size or amount; miniature.

The little girl held a tiny flower in her hand.

noun

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Other / Inward

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diversion - Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.

Reading or listening to music is a great diversion when you're feeling stressed.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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tasty - Having a pleasant, distinct flavor that is very appealing.

We love going to that restaurant, even though it's a bit pricey, because we love the tasty food.