verb

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Good / Busy

audio

splurge - To spend money freely or extravagantly

To celebrate her promotion, Charlotte maxed out her credit card and splurged on a year's worth of clothing at the mall.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

Url audio

shameless - Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable

The clever website was a shameless attempt to sell defective goods to naïve customers.

verb

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Other / Entice

Url audio

induce - To persuade or influence someone to do something.

The advertisement was designed to induce people to buy the product.

adjective

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Good / New

Url audio

raw - In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.

After the accident, his skin was raw from the abrasion, and he needed medical attention to prevent infection.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

Url audio

mixup - An error resulting from things being wrongly arranged or identified.

There was a mix-up at the airport, and my luggage went to the wrong city.

adjective

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Good / Successful

Url audio

stature - The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation

The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

audio

frenetic - Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way

Every James Bond movie features a frenetic car chase that has the audience on the edge of their seats.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

audio

nippy - (of the weather) rather cold; chilly

Ryan tugged at his jacket to protect himself from the nippy winter weather.

adjective

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Good / Strong

Url audio

impregnable - Unable to be broken into or captured.

The high walls around the city made it impregnable when attacked or under siege.

noun

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Good / Smart

Url audio

clarity - The ability to think about or understand something clearly

Discussions during group therapy helped Max have greater clarity about the challenges that confronted him.

verb

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Bad / Small

audio

dwindle - To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

The dodo bird population dwindled over time before finally going extinct.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

audio

hokey - Mawkishly sentimental

"It's a Wonderful Life" is considered hokey and superficial by many people, but it never fails to bring a tear to the eye.