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Other / Sound

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rustle - To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper

The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

connive - To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur

Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.

verb

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Other / Inward

audio

putter - To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing

When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.

adjective

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Other / Inward

Url audio

centrality - The state of being central in location or focus.

The centrality of the town square made it a perfect meeting spot.

noun

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Good / Flexible

Url audio

conduit - A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).

He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.

adjective

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Other / Up+Down

Url audio

aloft - High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.

He held the trophy aloft, proud of his victory.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

audio

revenge - Harm done to someone in return for harm being done in the past

Max took the insults quietly, plotting how he would eventually seek revenge that would be swift and complete

noun

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Bad / Mistake

Url audio

mishap - An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.

Despite a few mishaps during rehearsal, the play was a big success.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

audio

muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.

verb

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Other / Move

audio

sift - To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles

Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

Url audio

lenient - Not as severe or strong in punishment as wuld be expected.

Because the judges were not lenient with people who were caught stealing, the rate of crime in the city decreased.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

shenanigans - Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering

Because of Wall Street's shenanigans, the American economy collapsed in 2008.