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Other / Sound

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murmur - To 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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Good / Beautiful

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pomp - Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event

Queen Elizabeth is always surrounded by ceremonial pomp whenever she attends a public event.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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greet - To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.

He was eager to greet his friends at the airport after his long trip.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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ilk - Referring to a certain type of people, usually in a negative sense

The police chief said to the young men causing trouble in the downtown area, “Leave now, and I don’t want to see you or your ilk in this area any time soon.”

verb

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Good / Smart

audio

outsmart - To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are

The robber outsmarted the bank and police by drilling into the bank vault from the sewer system.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

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stun - To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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puny - Small and weak

The puny man had no chance against the bodybuilder, but he decided to give it a shot anyway.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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subservient - Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.

Because he let others boss him around and treat him in a subservient manner, he really didn't enjoy life.

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Bad / Disorganized

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maze - A tangled or intricate arrangement of elements, ideas, or processes.

Her thoughts were trapped in a maze of worries and what-ifs.

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Bad / Hostile

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jilted - Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)

The wedding was ruined once the jilted bride realized the groom wasn't coming.

noun

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Other / Desire

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lust - A powerful urge or longing – a deep-seated drive that can sometimes lead to irrational or impulsive behavior, often of a sexual nature.

He liked reading the old story about the prince who had a lust for power that drove him to betray even his closest allies.

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Other / Other

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covert - Hidden or secret

English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets