noun

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Bad / Small

audio

dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

phony - Not genuine; fraudulent

To someone with an untrained eye, it can be hard to tell a phony handbag from a real one.

noun

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Good / Busy

audio

hubbub - General excitement and activity

The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.

verb

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Other / Shape

audio

jut - To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something

The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

audio

vulgar - Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

Marie's parents punished her for her vulgar behavior she displayed towards relatives she didn't like at a large family gathering.

noun

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Good / Smart

audio

charisma - A special power that some people have to influence others

The politician had a certain charisma that attracted followers from far and wide.

adjective

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Good / Strong

audio

invincible - Too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Superman is able to fight for truth, justice and the American way because he is invincible against his enemies.

noun

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Other / Shape

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periphery - The outer edge or boundary of an area or object, outside the central focus.

The small towns on the periphery of the city are growing rapidly.

noun

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Good / Pleasure

audio

nostalgia - A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations

While watching her family's old home movies, Mary was filled with a sense of nostalgia.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

audio

lackey - A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant

The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.

noun

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Bad / Strange

audio

riff-raff - Disreputable or undesirable people

Molly dreaded walking past the homeless riff-raff after shopping at the luxury store.

noun

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Good / Friendly

audio

buddy - A close friend

George did everything with his best friend Bill, and it was wonderful to have such a close buddy, someone he knew he could always count on.