scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
adjective
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Pleasure
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succulent -
Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids
Joe could hardly wait to bite into his succulent hamburger after the waiter placed it in front of him.
noun
See verb
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Uncomfortable
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grimace -
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Rowan made a grimace when he saw the disgusting plate of food given to him.
verb
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Bad /
Pain
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wince -
To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.
adjective
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Friendly
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cordial -
Friendly and polite.
Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.
adjective
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Bad /
Mistake
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inadvertent -
Not deliberately planned or intended.
He made an inadvertent mistake by sending the email to the wrong person.
adjective
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Beautiful
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florid -
Having a red or flushed complexion
Bill Clinton was known for his florid complexion that made him look like he was always blushing.
verb
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Hostile
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trivialize -
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
It's important not to trivialize learning and understanding, because little that is meaningful can be accomplished without them.
adjective
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Bad /
Strange
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unbecoming -
Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions.
The host felt that his friend's outfit was a bit casual and unbecoming for such a formal event.
adjective
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Dangerous
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volatile -
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly
Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful
noun
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Bad /
Pain
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hardship -
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.
adjective
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Other /
Fast
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hasty -
Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.
The judge told the jury and the lawyers that they should take their time reviewing the testimony, and they should avoid making a hasty judgment.
