verb

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audio

cuddle - To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.

verb

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Bad / Attack

Url audio

desecrate - To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.

They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

Url audio

graceful - Moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way; elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech.

Thier favorite event of the Olympics was figure skating, because of the graceful way the skaters would move.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

Url audio

effusive - Overflowing with emotion or enthusiasm.

He gave everyone an effusive thank-you for the surprise party.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

sleazy - (of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral

The sleazy car salesman kept trying to sell Ned on unnecessary upgrades.

verb

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Other / Move

Url audio

permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

adjective

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Other / Body

audio

drowsy - Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep

Betty felt so drowsy that she took a nap while waiting in traffic.

adjective

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Good / Good

Url audio

refined - Describing a person, behavior, or object that is cultured, sophisticated, and graceful, often the result of careful cultivation or improvement.

She had a refined taste in art, always selecting pieces that were both subtle and impactful.

verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

decimate - To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.

The raging wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only a few trees standing.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

Url audio

megalomaniac - Someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control.

The dictator showed signs of being a megalomaniac even as a child, the way he bossed everyone around in the schoolyard.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

audio

inscrutable - Difficult to understand

Martha always had an inscrutable smile, and Joe could never figure out if she loved or even liked him or not.

noun

See verb

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Other / Slowly

audio

creep - Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace

The traffic jam was so bad that cars would move at a slow creep, if they moved at all.