noun

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Good / Big

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droves - Large crowds or groups of people or animals, especially moving together.

The shepherd guided the droves of sheep across the field.

verb

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.

Throughout history, many rulers have usurped thrones through deceit and betrayal

adjective

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Other / Entice

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spellbound - To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell

The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.

noun

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Bad / Angry

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fury - Wild or violent anger

When Jason stole his toys, Zeke was filled with fury.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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mollify - To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset

Bret had to think quickly how to mollify the hungry lion facing him after it had escaped from its cage at the zoo.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Hurt

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prey - Hunt and kill for food

The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.

noun

See verb

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Other / Sound

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screech - A loud, harsh, piercing cry

When his mother told him she wasn't going to buy him a toy, Tommy let out a screech that could be heard across the parking lot.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

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despise - To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.

She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.

adjective

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Other / Light

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overcast - With a sky completely full of clouds

Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.

adjective

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Good / Successful

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aristocratic - Belonging to a class of people who are at the highest level of society.

The prince commanded great respect because of his aristocratic manner.

verb

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Bad / Dirty

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tarnish - To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

The spoons were in varying conditions, some of them tarnished until they turned black.

noun

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Good / Big

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gobs - A lot of

For most people, making gobs of money will provide them happiness.