Homesick -
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them.
After a month abroad, he became homesick and called his parents every day.
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2 of785 Good /
Big
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Jumbo -
Extra or oversized in comparison to the standard.
She bought a jumbo pack of paper towels so she wouldn’t run out anytime soon.
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3 of785 Good /
Beautiful
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swank -
Stylishly luxurious and expensive
The swank nightclub, with its luxurious amenities, was worth the expense.
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4 of785 Good /
Good
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Idyllic -
Extremely peaceful, beautiful, or perfect, often referring to a place or situation.
They spent their honeymoon on an idyllic island with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.
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5 of785 Bad /
Crazy
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loony -
Crazy or silly
The patients in the mental hospital could be described as loony, but the doctors tried to treat them as normal human beings with normal problems in order to try to help them get better.
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6 of785 Bad /
Old
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Arcane -
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.
He mastered the arcane art of handcrafting rare musical instruments.
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7 of785 Good /
Happy
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Jolly -
Cheerful, happy, and full of good humor.
The children were jolly as they played in the snow, laughing and singing.
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8 of785 Good /
Successful
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Avid -
Showing a keen desire or craving for something.
He showed avid interest in learning how to play the guitar, and practiced several hours a day.
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9 of785 Bad /
Dislike
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Disgust -
A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion.
The news of the cruelty filled him with disgust.
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10 of785 Bad /
Unhappy
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petulant -
Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way like a child
Barbara was 16 years old, but the way she was so petulant and threw tantrums when she didn't get her way made her seem like she was 6 years old.
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11 of785 Bad /
Nervous
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flustered -
Agitated or confused
Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.
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12 of785 Good /
Exciting
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engrossing -
Something so interesting that it takes your entire attention
Bill found the movie so engrossing, that when it was over it took him a minute to remember where he was.
