verb

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Other / Move

audio

swish - Move with a hissing or rushing sound

The race cars swished past the spectators in a tidal wave of sound.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

Url audio

uproot - To remove or tear away from a native place or environment

The new leader tried to uproot and erase what had been a spirit of bribery and corruption in the government.

noun

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Bad / Small

audio

dab - A small amount of something

Most recipes require just a dab of salt in order to add flavor.

adjective

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Other / Wet

audio

muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid

The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.

verb

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Good / Friendly

Url audio

encounter - To meet or come across someone or something, often unexpectedly or by chance.

I encountered an old friend while walking in Central Park.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

audio

depleted - When resources and energy are used up and emptied.

After a week lost in the enormous forest, Bill found this energy - and possibly his hope - was almost depleted.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

audio

yummy - (of food) delicious

At the fair, Olivia wanted to eat as much yummy cotton candy as she could.

noun

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Other / Sound

audio

squeal - A long, high-pitched cry or noise

Peter let out an excited squeal when his package arrived in the mail.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

audio

hoax - A humorous or malicious deception

Despite evidence that says otherwise, some people still believe the moon landing was a hoax.

verb

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Other / Body

audio

waddle - To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

The penguins waddled, taking a whole day to travel one mile.

noun

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Good / Smart

audio

charisma - A special power that some people have to influence others

The politician had a certain charisma that attracted followers from far and wide.

noun

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Good / Exciting

audio

hoopla - Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss

Even though iPhone models rarely change much every year, the hoopla surrounding them always leads to long lines of customers.