noun

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Bad / Small

audio

dollop - A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food

The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

audio

squish - The act of crushing something that is soft

Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

stranglehold - A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.

The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, leaving no room for small businesses.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

squash - To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.

The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.

verb

See noun

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Other / Shape

Url audio

bulge - Swell or expand to an unnatural extent

Alan loved drinking beer, but one of the unfortunate consequences of his drinking so much beer was that his belly bulged more than he liked.

noun

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Bad / Angry

audio

rancor - Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

Tom and Jed always fought with each other because of their mutual rancor.

noun

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Bad / Small

audio

remnant - A small part of something that remains after the rest of it is gone.

Every once in a while a group of people somewhere in the world claims that it a remnant of the ten lost tribes of Israel.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

audio

reeling - To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.

The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.

noun

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Good / Calm

Url audio

nap - A light or casual sleep, usually not as deep or long as nighttime sleep.

The baby went down for her afternoon nap without fuss.

adjective

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Good / Successful

Url audio

viral - Becoming extremely popular in a short period of time; spreading quickly and widely, especially on the internet or social media.

When she put on social media a video of her baby using the computer, it went viral in just a few hours.

verb

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Good / Flexible

Url audio

juggle - To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time

It wasn't easy for Beth to juggle working at her job from home and taking care of her kids when they came home from school.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

Url audio

knucklehead - A foolish or unintelligent person; someone who makes silly mistakes.

When he forgot his keys on the kitchen table for the third time this week, he felt like such a knucklehead!