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noun

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Good / Flexible

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consensus - Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.

After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus.

verb

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Other / Body

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cringe - To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment

While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.

verb

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Good / Smart

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circumvent - To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.

Because of the large traffic jam, I new a side road that could circument the mess and get home the same time I normally do.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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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.

adjective

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Bad / Mistake

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culpable - Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened.

The mother felt that her oldest son was more culpable for the messy bedroom than his younger brother, because he should have known better.

adjective

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Good / New

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controversial - Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.

The movie received mixed reviews because of its controversial ending.

noun

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Good / Friendly

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camaraderie - Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Sam liked his fraternity because of the feeling of camaraderie he felt with all his friends there.

noun

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Other / Other

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cog - A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.

The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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crack - A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.

She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

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cordial - Friendly and polite.

Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.

verb

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Good / Love

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cuddle - To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.

adjective

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Bad / Attack

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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.