verb

1993 of 3209

Bad / Aggressive

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eradicate - To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted.

The new policy and laws aim to eradicate corruption from the political system.

verb

1994 of 3209

Other / Inward

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hallucinate - To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist

After he took the drug and started to hallucinate, his friends stayed with him and comforted him until he strted to feel more normal.

adjective

1995 of 3209

Other / Inward

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vain - Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth

As an extremely vain man, Pete would constantly check his appearance in the mirror for imperfections.

adjective

1996 of 3209

Bad / Hostile

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pugnacious - Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people

Jerry's general pugnacious attitude made it difficult for him to get close to people.

adjective

1997 of 3209

Good / Brave

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gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.

noun

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1998 of 3209

Good / Pleasure

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breeze - A gentle and refreshing curent of air.

Even though our 2 hour hike was not easy, we were constantly refreshed by the cool spring breeze.

verb

1999 of 3209

Other / Move

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wriggle - To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements

The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.

noun

2000 of 3209

Good / Love

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rendezvous - An arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place, especially between people who have great affection towards each other.

After Romeo and Juliet met at the masked ball, they arranged a rendezvous in the garden to continue their relationship.

adjective

2001 of 3209

Good / Calm

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poise - Graceful and elegant bearing in a person

The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.

noun

2002 of 3209

Good / Pleasure

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aroma - A definitive fragrance that is pleasant.

Sarah inhaled the delicious aroma of the fresh coffee, savoring its promise of warmth and flavor. The smell evoked special memories of home.

adjective

2003 of 3209

Bad / Powerless

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wimpy - Fearful and lacking courage

Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.

noun

2004 of 3209

Good / Brave

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warrior - A person with courage and the inclination to fight and win

When Arnold became head of Sales, he used the warrior inside himself to win every sale, large or small.