noun

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Other / Fast

dash - An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily

After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

Url

moody - Having moods that change often, resulting in often being unhappy or unfriendly

When he woke up moody, he tried to minimize his social interactions until his mood improved.

verb

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Good / Friendly

hobnob - To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status

The social event was Terry's chance to hobnob with other people in his industry.

adjective

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Good / Good

Url

wondrous - Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.

The children's book told tales of wondrous lands filled with magical creatures.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

gruesome - Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:

When the policeman visited the scene of the murder, the sight was so gruesome that he couldn't help but go outside and throw up.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

disgruntled - Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.

The customers were getting more and more disgruntled having to wait in line for 30 minutes to get to the cash register.

verb

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Other / Move

Url

drift - To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

verb

See noun

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Good / Friendly

Url

encounter - To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.

I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

mediocre - Having poor to average quality.

Francine felt that most of the men she dated were just mediocre, and she was waiting to find someone she felt was great.

verb

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Good / Successful

clinch - To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)

Both companies clinched the contract with each other and posed for pictures to celebrate.

noun

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Good / New

Url

neophyte - Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.

As a neophyte to programming, she found the first few lessons challenging but exciting.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

pauper - A very poor person

Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.