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Other / Sound

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hiss - A sharp sound, like the one made by a snake or steam escaping.

The snake let out a loud hiss as we approached it.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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rinky-dink - Describing something that is low-quality, makeshift, or unimpressive, often used in a dismissive or humorous manner.

The company’s rinky-dink website was embarrasing to the company, and they blamed the web designer.

adjective

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Good / Energy

robust - Strong and healthy; vigorous

Despite being stricken with polio as a child, Teddy Roosevelt overcame his sickness and is regarded as one of our most robust presidents.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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pariah - An outcast, someone who is disliked and rejected.

Even though North Korea is regarded by most countries as a pariah government, people don't mess with them because they have an atom bomb.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

sot - A habitual drunkard

The man at the bar was such a sot that he would fall asleep before finishing his latest drink.

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Bad / Dangerous

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tremor - A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.

Because he was nervous, his voice had a significant tremor during the presentation.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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destitute - poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions.

The drug addict was destitute, and often resorted to stealing food in order to survive.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

malady - A disease or ailment

Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

tamper - To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.

verb

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Other / Body

grasp - To seize and hold firmly

The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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gregarious - Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.

Mark is known for being gregarious, always at the center of every party and social gathering.

verb

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Other / Move

parry - To ward off a weapon or attack, especially with a countermove

At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.