To someone with an untrained eye, it can be hard to tell a phony handbag from a real one.
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Bad /
Weak
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wobble -
An unsteady movement from side to side
When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.
noun
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Bad /
Unhappy
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sorrow -
A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.
He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.
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Good /
Pleasure
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ambiance -
The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.
The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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slug -
To hit someone hard
Arnie was a little drunk and when Jeff did something that made him angry, Arnie slugged Jeff in the face
adjective
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Good /
Brave
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plucky -
Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties
Mary's plucky personality made her determined to compete in the race despite being confined to a wheelchair.
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Move
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scrub -
Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.
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Bad
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harsh -
Cruel or severe
In Catholic schools, nuns carry rulers to deliver harsh punishment to disobedient children.
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Mistake
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slip -
A small mistake or accident, often due to carelessness.
After he commented about her weight, he apologized for the slip of the tongue that he wished he hadn't said,
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Other
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sundry -
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
Wes needed to freshen up before getting on the plane, so the newsstand employee pointed him to the deodorant and other various sundries on the shelves.
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Unfriendly
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spurn -
Reject with disdain or contempt
The boss spurned his employee when the employee asked to see the confidential memo.
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shriek -
Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
Wendell shrieked when he found out he was getting his favorite toy for Christmas.