usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
noun
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Bad /
Afraid
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
adjective
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Good /
Exciting
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vibrant -
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Ike had a vibrant personality which made him the perfect salesman.
adjective
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Good /
Love
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tender -
Showing gentleness and concern or sympathy
The doctor was tender with the girl patient while examining her, trying to make her laugh.
adjective
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Bad /
Pain
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exasperating -
Intensely irritating; infuriating
Molly tried to enter the information in the online form, but she found the confusing directions so exasperating that she grabbed her own hair and screamed in frustration.
verb
See noun
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Other /
Fast
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dash -
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry
When the starting gun went off, the Olympic runners dashed towards the finish line.
noun
See verb
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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.
verb
See noun
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Bad /
Powerless
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scapegoat -
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
The manager tried to scapegoat the new employee for the project's delay, even though the problem had been caused by senior staff.
verb
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Bad /
Small
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skimp -
To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize
When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.
noun
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Love
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passion -
A powerful desire or drive, a strong and intense emotion.
She spoke with great passion about protecting the environment.
noun
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Bad /
Small
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speck -
A tiny spot, mark, or stain, often barely visible to the naked eye.
There was a speck of dust on the camera lens that ruined the pictures.
noun
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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brat -
A child, typically a badly behaved one
Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.
