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Good / Energy

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mischievous - Playfully causing trouble or annoyance, often in a fun or harmless way.

Her mischievous cat knocked over the plant just to get her attention.

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Other / Fast

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whisk - To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly

After the size of the crowd presented a danger to the prime minister, a police officer whisked him to safety.

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Other / Shape

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protrude - To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.

As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.

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Bad / Aggressive

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headstrong - Determined to do as one pleases, even if it’s reckless or unwise.

Despite everyone’s warnings, he went on the dangerous hike because he’s headstrong and doesn't listen to anybody.

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Good / New

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nascent - Emerging or starting to grow, especially referring to ideas, industries, or movements.

The scientist is studying the nascent stages of star formation in distant galaxies

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Other / Entice

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coy - Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring

Samantha gave Frank a coy look so that he would do her homework for her.

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Bad / Dirty

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bawdy - Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.

Even Shakespeare’s bawdy scenes, that are often breaks from drama, use a artistry of language that is writing at its best.

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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.

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Other / Other

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rife - (especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread

The country wanted to attract English-speaking tourists, but their English signs were rife with errors.

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Other / Other

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stash - Store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place

After taking the money from the cash register, Nico stashed the money inside his shoe in order to hide it.

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Good / Smart

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clarity - The ability to think about or understand something clearly

Discussions during group therapy helped Max have greater clarity about the challenges that confronted him.

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Other / Wet

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drench - To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.