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Other / Surprise

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dumbfounded - So shocked that you cannot speak

The US public was dumbfounded when the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929.

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Bad / Confused

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puzzling - Difficult to explain or understand

Scientists still find it puzzling how the universe started from nothing in a 'big bang'.

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Bad / Disorganized

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turbulent - Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.

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Good / New

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overhaul - To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.

The company decided to overhaul its outdated website design.

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Good / Calm

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gingerly - To act in a way that is careful and cautious:

Bob's unit was called in to defuse the live bomb, and he disentangled the wires very gingerly.

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Bad / Disgusting

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belch - The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.

In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.

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Other / Sound

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yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.

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Other / Wet

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wade - To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance

After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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cramped - Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space.

We stayed in a cramped little cabin during our camping trip.

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Other / Sound

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hiss - To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe.

When he heard to broken water pipe hiss, he knew he should call a plumber right away.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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snippy - Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way

Burt was snippy around his employees, only wanting to know about the issue at hand.

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Bad / Small

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sporadic - Occurring occasionally or in scattered instances.

We had sporadic rain showers throughout the weekend.