noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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smog - Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants

The smog blanketed the city, and its mask-wearing citizens emerged from the haze like ghosts.

noun

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Other / Other

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quorum - The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.

In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.

adjective

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Good / Big

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hifalutin - Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

The banker came down to the farm with his fancy and hifalutin words, but Xavier knew the bank just wanted to take his land away.

adjective

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Good / Smart

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versatile - Capable of doing many things well; multi-talented

He's a versatile performer who can sing, dance, and act with ease.

nounverb verb

See noun

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Other / Move

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blast - To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force

While building the tunnel through the mountain, the construction crew blasted its way day by day until it was finished.

verb

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Bad / Weak

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beg - To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.

When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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bamboozle - To cheat or fool.

When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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pry - Inquire too closely into a person's private affairs

Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.

verb

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Other / Sound

audio

murmur - Say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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dumps - A low or depressed emotional state

After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.

noun

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Good /

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décor - The color, style, and arrangement of the things that decorate a place or room.

When he started the restaurant, he paid attention not only to the food, but also to provide a beautiful décor.

nounverb noun

See verb

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Good / Happy

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grin - A broad smile

Shiba Inus are considered to be the happiest dogs because of the constant grins on their faces.