The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.
noun
2018 of 3209
Bad /
Stupid
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lackey -
A servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant
The king would assign small tasks to his lackey because others considered such work to be beneath him, and he knew it wouldn't look right if he did such things himself.
adjective
2019 of 3209
Good /
Good
Url
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wondrous -
Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous; remarkably impressive or extraordinary.
The children's book told tales of wondrous lands filled with magical creatures.
verb
See noun
2020 of 3209
Bad /
Hurt
Url
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bruise -
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.
adjective
2021 of 3209
Other /
Sound
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glib -
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.
verb
2022 of 3209
Good /
New
Url
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emerge -
To come out or appear from somewhere, especially after being hidden.
The sun emerged from behind the clouds after the storm passed.
noun
See verb
2023 of 3209
Bad /
Angry
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rebuke -
An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.
adjective
2024 of 3209
Bad /
Strange
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stark -
A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other
The difference in electricity usage in South Korea versus North Korea paints a stark contrast when comparing the two countries.
noun
2025 of 3209
Good /
Smart
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revelation -
Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.
Samantha vividly remembers the day she had the revelation in therapy that relationships are one of the most important things in life.
noun
2026 of 3209
Bad /
Confused
Url
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amnesia -
A total or partial loss of memory
When the criminal was interrogated by the police about the crime, he pretended he had amnesia.
verb
2027 of 3209
Bad /
Angry
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gnash -
To grind one's teeth together, typically as a sign of anger
Ted gnashed his teeth in anger when he found out that his flight was canceled.
adjective
2028 of 3209
Other /
Other
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superfluous -
More than is needed or wanted
Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.
