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Other / Sound

muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.

noun

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mindset - An established set of beliefs or assumptions that influences behavior and decisions.

With a positive mindset, she tackled every obstacle with confidence.

noun

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Other / Wet

sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

defiant - refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.

Lars was a defiant child who always refused to obey his parents.

noun

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Bad / Boring

tedium - The state of being tedious

Betty viewed the pointless meeting as yet another exercise in tedium.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

Url

belittle - To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.

A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

cavalier - Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.

Don’t be so cavalier about other people’s feelings—it comes off as rude.

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Good / Flexible

Url

blend - To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously.

His outfit blended traditional and modern fashion perfectly.

noun

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Good / Busy

commotion - A state of confused and noisy disturbance

A commotion ran through the crowd as the home team intercepted the ball.

verb

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Good / Pleasure

slake - To quench or satisfy one's thirst

Trevor slaked his thirst at the soccer game by drinking half of his water bottle.

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Other / Stop

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relinquish - To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.

After years of running the company, he decided to relinquish control and pass the leadership to his successor.

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Bad / Afraid

cower - To crouch down in fear

The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.