noun

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Other / Stop

deadlock - A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences

Congress couldn't pass any new bills because the political and emotional deadlock between the Republicans and Democrats on almost every issue.

verb

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Other / Slowly

wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

noun

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Other / Surprise

Url

discrepancy - A difference between two things that are expected to be the same.

Her story had a major discrepancy that made the police suspicious.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

exotic - Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country

Most people try to save enough money for an exotic vacation to experience a new culture.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

spiffy - Smart in appearance; fashionable

Reed looked very spiffy in his finely tailored and expensive Italian suit.

adjective

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Good / Good

sublime - Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly

Martha loved art, and going to a great art Museum was for her a sublime experience

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

tiff - A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers

Calvin and Susie always had loud tiffs over minor issues.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

irritate - To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful.

After the mother spent hours peparing the Friday night meal, she was irritated when the whole family ate quickly and left without thanking her or even saying anything in appreciation.

verb

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Bad / Attack

banish - To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.

The man who didn’t take his hat off when the king’s carriage rode by was banished from the capital for 5 years.

noun

See verb

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Other / Body

gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

noun

See verb

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Other / Move

smear - A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance

At the murder scene, a bloody smear of a handprint was found on the wall.

adjective

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Bad / Steal

Url

bandit - A robber or outlaw, especially one who is part of a group and operates in remote or wild areas.

The sheriff put up many wanted posters, because he was determined to catch the bandit who had robbed several businnesses and banks in town.