assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
adjective
1898 of 3113
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Friendly
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considerate -
Showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.
The nurse is always very considerate and checks every 15 minutes to ask how you're doing.
noun
1899 of 3113
Bad /
Dishonest
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culprit -
A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.
noun
1900 of 3113
Bad /
Bad
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monstrosity -
Something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly
The large fish-shaped building was a monstrosity that everyone made fun of.
noun
1901 of 3113
Bad /
Hurt
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ruffian -
A bully, someone who is violent toward others
Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.
verb
1902 of 3113
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.
noun
1903 of 3113
Bad /
Unfriendly
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spoilsport -
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
He acted like a spoilsport by constantly complaining at the party that he didn't like the food.
noun
1904 of 3113
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Friendly
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wavelength -
A way to describe how well people understand each other or think alike.
The bond of their friendship is so strong because they always feel they are on the same wavelength, anticipating and finishing each other’s sentences.
adjective
1905 of 3113
Bad /
Unhappy
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sniveling -
Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people
Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.
noun
1906 of 3113
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Smart
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wizard -
A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.
He’s a real wizard when it comes to fixing cars—there's nothing he can’t handle.
adjective
1907 of 3113
Bad /
Uncomfortable
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bumpy -
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
The bike ride was bumpy because of all the potholes.
noun
1908 of 3113
Bad /
Aggressive
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fangs -
Long, pointed teeth used by animals especially snakes, spiders, or carnivores to bite and sometimes inject venom.
In the movie, the vampire’s glowing fangs appeared just before he attacked.
