adjective

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Other / Inward

audio

visceral - Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically

Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.

adjective

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Bad / Small

audio

scanty - Small or insufficient in quantity or amount

The detective persisted in his investigation even though he only had scanty information about what had happened at the crime.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

audio

cower - To crouch down in fear

The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.

adjective

1504 of 3209

Good / Friendly

Url audio

gregarious - Tending to seek and enjoy the company of others, often in social settings.

Mark is known for being gregarious, always at the center of every party and social gathering.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

audio

glitzy - Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour)

The glitzy hotel looked too fancy for its own good.

verb

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Good / Strong

audio

bolster - To support or strengthen; prop up

Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.

adjective

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Good / Strong

Url audio

brawny - Physically strong; muscular

After working out for months, Zac seemed to become brawny overnight.

verb

See noun

1508 of 3209

Other / Wet

audio

sprinkle - Scatter or pour small drops or particles of a substance over (an object or surface)

The chef sprinkled salt over the meat before cooking it.

noun

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Good / Big

Url audio

multitude - A large number of people or things

France gave the Statue of Libery to New York to welcome the multidue of immigrants that entered New York.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

audio

cringe - To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment

While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.

noun

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Good / Big

audio

glut - An excessively abundant supply of something

Aside from those bought for Halloween, farms tend to have a glut of pumpkins available all year round.