adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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cushy - (of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure

With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.

noun

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Bad / Small

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blurb - A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

Jasmine decided to buy the book after reading the captivating blurb on the back cover.

noun

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Good / Busy

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ramifications - The possible results of an action

Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.

adjective

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Other / Other

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generic - Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.

The store sells generic brands of medicine that work just as well as the name-brand ones, but for a fraction of the price.

noun

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Good / Big

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bonus - A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.

The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.

verb

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Other / Move

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reverberate - For something to take a long a time because its effect is being echoed.

The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.

adjective

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Bad / Pain

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tragic - Something very sad often involving suffering.

The story of how Oedipus mistakenly killed his father and married his mother is a tragic story.

verb

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Good / Smart

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rectify - To make something right, especially by removing errors or mistakes made previously.

At the scene of the accident, he tried to rectify the result of his careless driving by apologizing, but the owner of the other car was too upset to listen.

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Other / Squeeze

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huddle - To come close together in a group

After the tragedy, the family members huddled together to give emotional support and comfort to each other.

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Other / Desire

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zeal - Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Few athletes have as much zeal as Michael Phelps, who ended up with the most medals in Olympics history.

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Bad / Angry

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fury - Wild or violent anger

When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.

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Good / Exciting

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goodies - Products or items that are particularly appealing, delicious, and desirable.

The kids were excited to receive all the goodies in the gift bags at the party.