adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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repugnant - Unpleasant and disgusting.

Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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succulent - Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids

Joe could hardly wait to bite into his succulent hamburger after the waiter placed it in front of him.

noun

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Good / Successful

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status - A person’s or thing’s level of importance or prestige.

He gained status in the company after his promotion.

noun

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Good / Smart

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maneuver - A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.

The army conducted a large-scale maneuver to test their new defense strategy.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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erratic - Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement.

The weather this week has been erratic, with sunshine one moment and storms the next.

noun

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Bad / Bad

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no-no - Something that is not allowed or is strongly discouraged.

Wearing jeans to a formal wedding is a big no-no.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

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crinkle - To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression

As an older man, Robert's skin crinkled around his eyes when he smiled.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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relent - To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.

Our of pride, he would always refuse to accept assitance, but when things hit rock bottom, he relented, and finally accepted help from others.

noun

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Other / Shape

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recess - A short break or pause, especially in the context of meetings, classes, or work, where activities are temporarily suspended.

The children were excited when recess began, eagerly running outside to play after hours of studying.

noun

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Good / Successful

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tycoon - A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry

Bill Gates is recognized worldwide as a tycoon of the computing industry.

verb

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Other / Move

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permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

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Other / Wet

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moisturized - To make something, especially the skin, less dry.

As a person gets older, it is important to use creams to keep the skin moisturized to minimize getting visible cracks and creases.