noun

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Bad / Disorganized

jumble - An untidy collection or group of things.

When Dorothy visited her son's apartment to surprise him, she was shocked by the mess! Everything was scattered about in such a jumble, that it looked as if a tornado had swept through.

verb

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Good / Big

Url

amass - To accumulate a large amount of something gradually, especially wealth, knowledge, or resources.

She amassed enough evidence to support the conlusions of her research.

adjective

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Good / Strong

Url

steadfast - Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.

His steadfast commitment to justice earned the mayor great respect.

noun

See verb

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Other / Wet

squirt - A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something

The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.

noun

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Bad / Weak

Url

drawback - A disadvantage or problem that makes something less attractive.

They liked their apartment, but a major drawback was that it was a 20 minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

adjective

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Good / Energy

rampant - marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint

After World War I, the German economy entered a period of rampant inflation that destabilized it's society and paved the way for the rise of Nazism.

noun

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Other / Slowly

nudge - A light touch or push

The elephant gave her baby a nudge to push him forward.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

Url

erroneous - Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.

Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.

noun

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Other / Light

Url

flame - A hot, glowing body of ignited gas produced by something on fire; or a strong feeling, especially of passion, anger, or love.

The candle’s flame flickered gently in the dark room.

verb

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Bad / Attack

scorch - To burn the surface of something with flame or heat

Nancy couldn't walk barefoot outside because the summer heat had scorched the pavement.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

wrangle - To have a long and complicated dispute

Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

Url

distress - A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.

His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.