verb

1945 of 3209

Bad / Delay

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dally - To do something slowly or too slowly; to waste time

Ike had dozens of reports to read through, but he decided to dally in the office for most of the day instead of doing his work.

adjective

1946 of 3209

Good / Flexible

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hybrid - a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.

He was able to start a business because he had a hybrid personality of both accountant and salesman.

noun

See verb

1947 of 3209

Bad / Weak

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wobble - An unsteady movement from side to side

When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.

adjective

1948 of 3209

Good / Flexible

audio

supple - Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.

verb

1949 of 3209

Bad / Aggressive

audio

tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

adjective

1950 of 3209

Bad / Strange

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provincial - Having a narrow or limited perspective, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan viewpoints.

His provincial views on politics seemed out of touch with the broader, more progressive ideas that were popular.

noun

1951 of 3209

Bad / Dangerous

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tailspin - A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.

Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.

adjective

1952 of 3209

Bad / Confused

audio

groggy - Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a blow

Gina was so groggy from the flu that she couldn't get out of bed.

noun

1953 of 3209

Bad / Attack

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predator - An animal that naturally preys on others

In the jungle, hyenas were always at the mercy of predators like lions.

noun

1954 of 3209

Bad / Dangerous

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precipice - A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain.

At the top of the mountain, they gasped when they looked over the precipice in front of them.

noun

1955 of 3209

Good / Beautiful

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ornament - An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.

They ornamented the hall with flowers and lights for the wedding.

noun

1956 of 3209

Bad / Strange

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alien - Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'.

When the foreigners tried to integrate with the new country, they were excluded from everything and were just treated like aliens.