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hifalutin - Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

The banker came down to the farm with his fancy and hifalutin words, but Xavier knew the bank just wanted to take his land away.

noun

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Bad / War

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blitz - An intensive or sudden military attack

Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.

verb

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Other / Light

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glaze - Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish

Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.

verb

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Good / Love

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adore - To love and respect (someone) deeply

The newlywed couple adored each other and every day found new aspects about each other that they loved.

verb

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Bad / War

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breach - The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.

After 6 months of siege, the invading army breached the city's wall and destroyed the city.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

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shuffle - To move similar things from one position or place to another.

Before he did the card trick, the magician shuffled the cards.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

audio

funk - A state of depression

Daryl was in a deep funk after losing his job and girlfriend in the same week.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

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shudder - To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear

Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.

adjective

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Good / Big

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vast - Of very great extent or quantity; immense

The island was in the distance as the vast ocean stretched out before Tom.

adjective

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Other / Wet

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sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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berate - To criticize someone in an angry manner

When the private acted in an inappropriate way, his officer berated him to give him the message clearly not to act that way again.

verb

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Other / Sound

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grunt - (of an animal, especially a pig) make a low, short guttural sound

Pigs who are more inquisitive tend to grunt more, which draws attention to them.