adjective

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Bad / Strange

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outlandish - Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.

Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.

noun

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Other / Wet

splash - A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid

In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.

adjective

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Bad / Dirty

bawdy - Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.

Even Shakespeare’s bawdy scenes, that are often breaks from drama, use a artistry of language that is writing at its best.

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Good / New

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imminent - About to happen very soon; approaching or near in time.

Dark clouds in the sky signaled that a storm was imminent.

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Good / Calm

tranquil - Calm and peaceful and without noise

Barry loved fishing on the tranquil lake in the morning.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

tipsy - Slightly drunk

After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.

verb

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Bad / Small

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remark - To make a comment, saying something casually.

The teacher remarked to the class that it was interesting that half the students were absent on this beautiful spring day.

noun

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Good / Flexible

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intermediary - One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion.

The UN formed a committee to act as an intermediary in the negotiations to end the war.

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Bad / War

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arsenal - A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.

The country kept a large arsenal of all kinds of weapons ready in case of war.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

smudge - A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something

The window was covered with so many smudges that it was impossible to look through to the other side.

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Bad / Crazy

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psycho - A person with severe mental health issues, often describing someone who behaves in an erratic or dangerous manner.

She accused him of being a psycho and told him to leave after he repeatedly showed up uninvited and acted innappropriately.

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authentic - Genuine or real, not fake or copied.

In her novels about New York in the early 20th century, Beverly tried to make the scenes and characters feel authentic and real, so that readers could emotionally identify with them.