noun

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Other / Other

puffery - Exaggerated or false praise

The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."

noun

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Bad / Angry

brouhaha - A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something

The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.

noun

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Bad / Angry

tantrum - An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.

noun

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Bad / Strange

jargon - Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.

verb

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Good / Friendly

Url

revive - To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.

The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

Url

overlook - To fail to see or notice something.

It's important in a relationship to value the other person's great qualities, and overlook their faults.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

Url

pushover - Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.

He thought she would be a pushover in negotiations, but she surprised him with her firm stance and clear boundaries.

noun

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Bad / Small

remnant - A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.

Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

weird - Very strange or unexpected

Some scientists warn that global warming could result in weird weather patterns such as more violent hurricanes and more coastal flooding.

noun

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Other / Sound

screech - A loud, harsh, piercing cry

When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.

noun

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Good / Friendly

banter - The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

The typical talk show features friendly banter between the guests and the host.

verb

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Other / Light

sparkle - To shine brightly with flashes of light

The river sparkled with the sunlight shining down on it.