scorch -
Burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat
Nancy couldn't walk barefoot outside because the summer heat had scorched the pavement.
verb
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Other /
Move
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tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to get the tray inside.
noun
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Bad /
Stupid
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klutz -
A clumsy, awkward, or foolish person
For a klutz like Glenn, he had to very careful when clearing the dishes from the table not to step on something he didn't notice and drop everything on the floor.
adjective
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Bad /
Mistake
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erroneous -
Misleading or false in belief, statement, or action.
Relying on erroneous data can lead to poor decisions in business.
verb
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Bad /
Weak
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hobble -
Walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
The soccer player suffered an injury and hobbled off of the field with help from a teammate.
noun
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Bad /
Dishonest
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ruse -
A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives.
His apparent offer to help was just a ruse to get access to her personal information.
adjective
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Good /
Friendly
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chummy -
On friendly terms; friendly
Best friends since the 5th grade, Hank and Walter were very chummy with each other.
adjective
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Bad /
Unhappy
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wistful -
Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.
adjective
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Bad /
Unhappy
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bereft -
Feeling the loss of being without something
During the war, Amal had lost all his money, possessions, and friends, and he was almost felt bereft of hope.
nounverb noun
See verb
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Good /
Happy
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romp -
A spell of rough, energetic play
JIm enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with his kids so they could use all their energy up.
noun
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Other /
Inward
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humility -
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance; lack of arrogance.
Despite his success, he always carried himself with humility and never looked down on others.
noun
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Good /
Strong
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clout -
Influence or power, especially in politics or business
The speaker realized he had clout when dozens of people showed up on short notice to hear him speak.
