verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

banish - To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.

The man who didn’t take his hat off when the king’s carriage rode by was banished from the capital for 5 years.

noun

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Good / Happy

audio

glee - Great delight

Christmas morning is a time of glee for young children as they open their presents.

noun

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Good / Big

Url audio

realm - A particular region or scope of something, such as the total subject area of science, magic, or politics.

In the realm of technology, rapid advancements continue to reshape industries and change the way we live.

noun

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Other / Light

Url audio

sheen - A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.

The sheen on the furniture made the dining area look elegant and inviting.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

audio

haggard - Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Once a cute child actor, Macaulay Culkin has looked surprisingly haggard in recent years.

adjective

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Other / Sound

audio

shrill - (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

June had to plug her ears to avoid hearing the shrill voices of her screaming children.

verb

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Good / Friendly

Url audio

placate - To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.

He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.

verb

See noun

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Good / Pleasure

Url audio

snack - To eat a small amount of food, typically between regular meals.

After dinner, she snacked on popcorn while watching a movie.

adjective

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Other / Body

audio

roly-poly - (of a person) having a round, plump appearance

Santa Claus' jolly nature is due in part to his roly-poly body.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

lament - To mourn or grieve for someone or something lost.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home after it was demolished.

adjective

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Good / Busy

audio

frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

audio

shudder - To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear

Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.