tremble -
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
George trembled with fear when he saw a mouse in his apartment.
verb
1994 of 3115
Other /
Move
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yank -
To quickly pull something
Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.
adjective
1995 of 3115
Good /
Calm
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painstaking -
Showing diligence and thoroughness in completing a task.
After months of painstaking research, she finally completed her PhD thesis.
adjective
1996 of 3115
Bad /
Afraid
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
adjective
1997 of 3115
Bad /
Crazy
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daffy -
Silly, different, strange, and funny
Fred had a twirled mustache and wore an oddly colored suit, but the town's residents simply viewed him as daffy instead of someone to be afraid of.
adjective
1998 of 3115
Bad /
Confused
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hectic -
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
The market was hectic with people rushing to buy last-minute gifts.
adjective
1999 of 3115
Bad /
Boring
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mundane -
Ordinary and not interesting or exciting
Bill had been excited about being an archaeologist, but he found the daily tasks of digging in dirt to be mundane and boring.
adjective
2000 of 3115
Good /
Calm
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desolate -
A place that is empty and without people
Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts
adjective
2001 of 3115
Other /
Inward
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stubborn -
Determined not to change your opinion or attitude
Fred was stubborn as a mule, and never admitted that he could ever make a mistake
adjective
2002 of 3115
Bad /
Confused
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disoriented -
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do.
After flying 20 hours to Australia, he was disoriented and decided to sleep rather than do any work.
verb
See noun
2003 of 3115
Other /
Other
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mimic -
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.
adjective
2004 of 3115
Bad /
Pain
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exasperating -
Intensely irritating; infuriating
Molly tried to enter the information in the online form, but she found the confusing directions so exasperating that she grabbed her own hair and screamed in frustration.
