verb

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Bad / Weak

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wither - (of a plant) To become dry and shriveled

The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.

verb

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Other / Move

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recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.

verb

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Other / Slowly

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slink - To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner

The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.

verb

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Other / Fast

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zoom - To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.

The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

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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.

noun

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Good / Flexible

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consensus - Collective judgment or belief that is the result of discussion or negotiation.

After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus.

noun

See verb

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Other / Other

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spoof - A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect

During the 2016 election season, Kate McKinnon would act in a spoof where she portrayed Hillary Clinton.

verb

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Good / Happy

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romp - (especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically

The polar bears romped with each other so roughly that they almost fell through the ice.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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loudmouth - Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.

Even though he was a real loudmouth, always bragging about his achievements and rarely listening to others, he was still amazingly successful.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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grumble - To complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.

verb

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Other / Move

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jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

adjective

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Good / Good

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fabulous - Amazingly good; wonderful

The rising sun created a fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower.