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verb

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Bad / Small

eke - To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty

Throughout the third world, many people can barely eke out a living from their small plot of land.

verb

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Bad / Small

dwindle - To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

dunce - A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.

Being called the dunce of the class motivated Joe to work harder and he finished top of the class. Now sometimes he puts on a joker's costume to make fun of those who used to make fun of him.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

eerie - Strange and frightening

The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.

adjective

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Good / Strong
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durable - Able to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker.

He bought the more expensive sneakers because they had a reputation for being more durable, and would last a long time.

verb

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Other / Wet

dunk - To dip or submerge something in liquid.

Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.

verb

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Good / Calm
Url

dwell - To live in or at a specified place

Emily's dream was when she and Bill would retire, they would dwell in a house overlooking the water.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest
Url

dupe - Deceive; trick

Edwin had a feeling that the person he just met might want to dupe him into signing the contract without his reading it.

noun

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Good / Energy
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dynamism - Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality.

The head of sales was so successful because of his dynamism and unstoppable energy.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful
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elegant - Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner

The expensive clothes designer was known for making elegant clothing that made those that wear them always look beautiful.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

dufus - Someone who is foolish or stupid.

Jim loved to make people laugh, but strangers got the impression that he was just a dufus because of his silly behavior.

verb

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Other / Slowly
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ebb - For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; or for an emotion to slowly lessen.

Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.