verb

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Bad / Attack

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pounce - When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey

True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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dunce - A derogatory term used to ridicule someone who is not very clever, or who does not learn easily.

Being called the dunce of the class motivated Joe to work harder and he finished top of the class. Now sometimes he puts on a joker's costume to make fun of those who used to make fun of him.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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agile - Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.

Bill was always the most agile boy in his high school, but it took hard work and focus to reach the tryouts for the Olympic gymnastic team.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

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deceitful - Intentionally misleading or dishonest.

She realized too late that his charm was just a deceitful cover.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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intercept - To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.

The Iron Dome intercepts enemy missiles by tracking and hitting the missiles before they land.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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nefarious - An act or behaviour that is criminal, evil or wicked.

Joe could only blame himself for the jail sentence that followed his nefarious career as a gangster.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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melancholy - A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time

After he got divorced, Stan felt melancholy for a long time, and just didn't feel like dating.

adjective

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Other / Wet

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damp - Slightly wet

The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

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smog - Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants

The smog blanketed the city, and its mask-wearing citizens emerged from the haze like ghosts.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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hobnob - To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status

The social event was Terry's chance to hobnob with other people in his industry.

noun

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Good / Calm

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glance - a quick look at someone or something

She took a glance at the clock and realized she was running late.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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liability - Something that is likely to cause a problem.

Joe was going to choose Fred as his running mate, but then he realized that Fred's drinking problem would just make him a liability, so he chose someone else.