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twinkle - (of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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intangible - Difficult to describe, understand, grasp, or measure.

Even though consciousness is intangible, we all experience it and know it is real.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

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anonymous - Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.

The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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blunt - Saying exactly what you think without caring about the effect it has on people's feelings.

In marriage, it's crucial to think about the effect of what you say, and not to be too blunt.

noun

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Bad / Small

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snippet - A small piece or brief extract

Maya read a brief snippet of the book to see if it was enough to interest her.

noun

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Other / Wet

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mist - A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.

A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.

verb

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Good / Love

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snuggle - To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position

Billy loved his dog, and would often snuggle with him in bed.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

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snoop - To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs

Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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shameful - Disgraceful behavior that is worthy of blame and shame.

When the teacher found out that Sammy had cheated on the test, she scolded him for his shameful behavior.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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nepotism - When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor.

The public was disappointed by the nepotism of the newly elected mayor, when they saw that his whole government was filled with incompetent friends and relatives.

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Bad / Hostile

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undermine - To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.

Constant criticism from a parent or a boss can undermine a person's self-esteem.

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exhilerating - Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy

Martha found painting exhilerating, because she could express what she saw and felt in images and colors.