verb

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Other / Wet

parch - To make or become dry through intense heat.

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

adjective

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Bad / Old

dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.

verb

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Bad / Weak

teeter - To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall

While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.

noun

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Other / Wet

swig - A quick swallow of a drink

Ramiro took a swig of Gatorade to replenish himself during the soccer game.

verb

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Bad / Attack

wreak - To cause a large amount of damage or harm.

Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.

adjective

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Good / Successful

Url

outstanding - Exceptionally good or impressive; remarkable in quality or performance.

The band's performance was absolutely outstanding—they got a standing ovation.

noun

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Good / Important

Url

legitimacy - The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.

Many people doubted the legitimacy of the online news article because it lacked credible sources.

noun

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Good / Successful

mogul - An important or powerful person, especially in the motion picture or media industry

With her universal name recognition, massive personal fortune, and successful television shows and movies, Oprah Winfrey is considered one of the biggest moguls on Earth.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

rogue - Behaving in a way that causes damage.

Martha's friends tried to warn her that under Charlie's charming exterior was a rogue that would eventually hurt her.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Hurt

slap - To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand

Maria reacted to the insult by slapping Jim in the face.

verb

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Bad / Attack

devour - To eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.

verb

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Other / Stop

shackle - Something that prevents freedom of movement, literally or figuratively

Because John had so much debt, he felt he couldn't consider switching careers, and therefore felt shackled to a job that he hated.