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Other / Sound

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muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.

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Good / Big

audio

scads - A large number or quantity

In the oceans, scads of fish grouped together can seem as large as a whale.

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Bad / War

audio

onslaught - A fierce or destructive attack

The unprotected city fell to the onslaught of the attacking aliens.

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Other / Light

audio

overcast - With a sky completely full of clouds

Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.

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Bad / Hostile

audio

haggle - To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something

After 20 minutes Mary finally agreed not to haggle any more and bought the car at a slight discount.

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Bad / Weak

audio

wane - To become weaker in strength or influence

After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane

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Good / Love

Url audio

tender - Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy

The doctor was tender with the girl patient while examining her, trying to make her laugh.

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Good / Flexible

Url audio

optimize - To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Since it hadn't rained for 6 months, and the reservoir levels were low, the mayor made a plan to optimize the people's use of water.

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Bad / Disorganized

Url audio

devastation - The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.

Wildfires swept through the forest, resulting in total devastation of wildlife habitats.

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Good / New

audio

upgrade - To improve something to a higher level

When Betty got messages that her Windows 7 was no longer being supported, she realized it was time to upgrade to Windows 10.

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Bad / Hostile

Url audio

undercut - To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors

He didn't know if he could remain in business because the new store across the street was undercutting his prices by up to 75%.

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Good / Love

Url audio

darling - A term of endearment used to express affection.

Grandma always calls me her darling when I visit.