adjective

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Bad / Attack

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cruel - Causing physical or mental pain

It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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wend - To move slowly using an indirect route.

The hikers would wend their way across the rough terrain over the course of a day.

adjective

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Good / Love

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romantic - Describing actions, gestures, or situations that are intended to convey deep feelings of love, often in a thoughtful or sentimental manner.

He gave her a romantic gift for their anniversary, along with a hand-written letter expressing his love and appreciation.

verb

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Good / Calm

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contemplate - To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way.

Now that Angela had graduated from college, she had to contemplate whether to get a job or get a more advanced degree.

noun

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Other / Move

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squiggle - A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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rigorous - Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate

Before being sent to battle, military members must go through rigorous training in boot camp.

noun

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Good / Flexible

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tossup - An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.

It was a tossup between going to the beach or staying home and relaxing.

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 / Up+Down

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sag - To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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ravage - To cause severe and extensive damage to something.

The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

noun

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Bad / Boring

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prattle - Foolish or inconsequential talk

Instead of being left in peace, Charlie was subject to the endless prattle of his seat mate.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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surefire - Guaranteed to produce a desired result.

His latest song is a surefire hit—everyone is talking about it.