cleanse -
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.
noun
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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.
adjective
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Good /
Successful
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companionship -
The act of spending time with someone for comfort or company.
After retiring, he missed the daily companionship of his coworkers.
adjective
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Other /
Stop
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abrupt -
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
The company was not succeeding, mostly because the CEO kept abruptly changing the goals of where the company should be heading, and the methods for achieving those goals.
adjective
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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cavalier -
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.
Don’t be so cavalier about other people’s feelings—it comes off as rude.
verb
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Bad /
Unhappy
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bawl -
To cry loudly and uncontrollably.
When my baby starts to bawl, I go through my trusty checklist: is he hungry, tired, teething, or have a bad diaper?
adjective
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Good /
Exciting
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astounding -
Very surprising or shocking; causing amazement.
The scientist worked hard, and ended up making an astounding discovery that could change medicine forever.
verb
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Bad /
Dislike
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sneer -
To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.
Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.
verb
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Hostile
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undercut -
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
He didn't know if he could remain in business because the new store across the street was undercutting his prices by up to 75%.
noun
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Good /
Big
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bonus -
A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.
The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.
adjective
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Energy
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mischievous -
Playfully causing trouble or annoyance, often in a fun or harmless way.
Her mischievous cat knocked over the plant just to get her attention.
adjective
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Good /
New
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nascent -
Emerging or starting to grow, especially referring to ideas, industries, or movements.
The scientist is studying the nascent stages of star formation in distant galaxies
