noun

1909 of 2972

Bad / Afraid

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trepidation - A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.

noun

1910 of 2972

Other / Shape

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slope - A surface where one end or side is at a higher level than another.

The steep slope of the ski trail meant that the skiing was exciting and a bit dangerous.

adjective

1911 of 2972

Bad / Small

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provincial - Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.

His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.

verb

1912 of 2972

Bad / Dishonest

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hoodwink - Deceive or trick (someone)

The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.

noun

See verb

1913 of 2972

Other / Other

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doodle - A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away

Martha would make doodle's when she had nothing else to do, but her friends liked them so much they framed them and hung them on their walls.

adjective

1914 of 2972

Other / Move

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urgent - Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.

The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.

verb

1915 of 2972

Bad / Small

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dwindle - Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

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

adjective

1916 of 2972

Good / Love

audio

heartfelt - Strongly felt and sincere

The family gave the nurse who looked after their grandmother a gift and a heartfelt letter of thanks.

adjective

1917 of 2972

Good / Strong

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noble - Having high moral qualities such as honor, courage, and generosity.

He announced to the group that he had made the noble decision to donate a large part of his inheritance to charity.

noun

1918 of 2972

Bad / Dishonest

audio

rascal - A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)

Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.

noun

1919 of 2972

Other / Other

audio

oblivion - The state of being forgotten or destroyed

This year's fad is on everybody's mind, and next year it will have faded into oblivion.

adjective

1920 of 2972

Bad / Weak

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ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time

The heart Sandy drew in the sand was ephemeral, only lasting until the waves washed it away.