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Bad / Disgusting

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stink - A strong unpleasant smell; a stench

Glenn sprayed air freshener around the room to remove the stink of garlic.

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Other / Wet

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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crestfallen - Sad and disappointed, because something one was hoping for did not happen.

When he found out that he wsn't chosen to be on the little league baseball team, he was crestfallen.

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Bad / Powerless

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kowtow - To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.

verb

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Good / Busy

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chug - (of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.

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Other / Move

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sprint - To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance

The kids sprinted to catch the bus before it left.

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Bad / Confused

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amnesia - A total or partial loss of memory

When the criminal was interrogated by the police about the crime, he pretended he had amnesia.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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swollen - Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.

Her eyes were swollen from crying all night.

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Good / Pleasure

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aroma - A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.

Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.

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Good / Calm

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nook - Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

The alcove at the large window made a perfect nook, where Gemma could quietly take time away from the family, to read her book or write in her journal without interruption.

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Good / New

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sprout - A shoot of a plant

The sprouts swayed in the wind for now, but they would soon grow into strong plants.

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Bad / Dangerous

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plight - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.