verb

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

dupe - Deceive; trick

Edwin knew his agent wanted to dupe him by having him sign a bad contract.

noun

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Good / Brave

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quest - A noble or heroic endeavor, often involving self-discovery, personal growth, or exploration.

The knight embarked on a quest to find the lost treasure, facing many dangers along the way.

verb

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Other / Move

audio

scurry - (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps

Squirrels always scurry up and down trees in order to find food or escape from predators.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

audio

daffy - Silly, different, strange, and funny

Fred had a twirled mustache and wore an oddly colored suit, but the town's residents simply viewed him as daffy instead of someone to be afraid of.

adjective

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Bad / Angry

audio

livid - Furiously angry

After he was laid off from his job without warning, Dave was livid with rage.

verb

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Other / Move

audio

squiggle - To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm

The crafty criminal squiggled free of his handcuffs and was able to escape.

noun

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Bad / Strange

audio

gewgaw - A showy thing, especially one that is useless or worthless

Francine valued the weird ring that Tom gave her, even though it was an inexpensive gewgaw - because she felt it showed that he cared about her.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

audio

tattle - Report another's wrongdoing

Jack tried to sneak out of the house, but Howie tattled on him to their parents.

verb

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Other / Other

audio

whittle - Carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it

With nothing but free time, Elmore spent hours whittling a large piece of wood into a smaller piece.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url audio

ingratitude - A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done.

She was shocked at her son's ingratitude that after raising him for 20 years, when he moved out he hardly ever called.

adjective

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Good / Happy

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festive - Cheerful and joyful in spirit or appearance.

There was a festive mood in the air as people gathered for the celebration.

verb

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Other / Move

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escalate - To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.

The argument quickly escalated into a bitter fued that took a long time to recover from.