verb

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grumble - To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.

adjective

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Good / Good

audio

magnificent - Extremely beautiful or good

Arthur went to Switzerland to see the magnificent peaks of the Alps

adjective

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Other / Other

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genre - A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

My favorite genre of books is fantasy, especially those with magical worlds and epic quests.

noun

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Good / Happy

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levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.

adjective

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Good / Good

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admirable - Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.

His admirable excitement and patience with students makes him a great teacher.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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critical - Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.

The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.

noun

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Other / Sound

audio

hush - A silence

A hush came over the election-night crowd as the disappointing results came in.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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aggravate - To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.

Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.

noun

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Good / Exciting

audio

hoopla - Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss

Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.

adjective

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Good / Strong

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dignified - Having or expressing a sense of pride and self-respect.

Even in defeat, the politician remained dignified and thanked his supporters.

verb

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Other / Inward

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hoard - To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away

If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.

verb

See noun

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retreat - To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.

After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.