whiff -
A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly
Ted caught a whiff of smoke from a nearby cigarette being lit.
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1910 of 3202
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raucous -
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.
noun
1911 of 3202
Bad /
Hurt
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injurious -
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
The high temperature were injurious to the mango grove.
verb
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1912 of 3202
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Slowly
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creep -
Move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed
The burglar would creep through the house without making a sound.
adjective
1913 of 3202
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Dishonest
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underhanded -
Dishonest or sneaky, often done in a secret or deceitful way.
Spreading false rumors was an underhanded way to win the election.
noun
1914 of 3202
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Flexible
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medley -
A mixture of different things — a diverse combination of items, often from various sources.
The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.
noun
1915 of 3202
Bad /
Disgusting
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smog -
Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants
The smog blanketed the city, and its mask-wearing citizens emerged from the haze like ghosts.
verb
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1916 of 3202
Good /
Happy
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guffaw -
To laugh very loudly and heartily
When Louis told his uncle the joke about the boy finding his cat, his uncle guffawed until he was out of breath.
noun
1917 of 3202
Good /
Exciting
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extravaganza -
An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production
The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.
verb
1918 of 3202
Bad /
Aggressive
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slash -
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.
noun
1919 of 3202
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Smart
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sage -
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.
As a sage of ancient philosophy, Socrates is still revered for his teachings on ethics and the nature of knowledge.
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1920 of 3202
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grunt -
(of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound
Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.
