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smash - An act or sound of something smashing

The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.

noun

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Other / Shape

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leeway - The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.

My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.

noun

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Bad / Delay

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imposition - An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.

The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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leer - Look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way

Francesca felt very uncomfortable as the strange man leered at her for what seemed like an eternity.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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scanty - Small or insufficient in quantity or amount

The detective persisted in his investigation even though he only had scanty information about what had happened at the crime.

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Bad / Pain

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strenuous - Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.

Hiking up the mountain was a strenuous task, but the view was worth it.

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Other / Wet

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wade - 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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Good / Successful

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rebound - To recover from a bad situation.

The company's stock did badly at first, but it rebounded when it hired a new president.

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Good / Friendly

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gab - Talk; chatter

In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.

adjective

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Good / Big

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burly - (of a person) large and strong; heavily built

Dwayne Johnson's burly physique has helped him achieve success in professional wrestling and the movie industry.

verb

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Good / New

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sprout - (of a plant) put forth shoots

Starting from a seed, the plant sprouted out of the ground.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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sober - Serious and thoughtful in mood or behavior, not playful or exaggerated; or not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; clear-minded.

It was a year since he gave up drinking and had decided to remain sober all the time, and it took strength to just walk past the bar.