adjective

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Bad / Angry

livid - Furiously angry

After he was laid off from his job without warning, Dave was livid with rage.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

squelch - To inhibit or suppress

The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

cushy - (of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure

With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

bawl - To cry loudly and uncontrollably.

When my baby starts to bawl, I go through my trusty checklist: is he hungry, tired, teething, or have a bad diaper?

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

plush - Richly luxurious and expensive

The plush bedsheets were so comfortable that they were worth the high price tag.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

snazzy - Stylish and attractive

At the Met Gala, celebrities walked the red carpet while wearing snazzy designer clothing.

verb

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Bad / Uncomfortable

lug - To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.

For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

nag - Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging

Sylvia would always nag her husband, saying that he should help with the chores instead of just sitting on the couch all day.

verb

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Other / Wet

douse - To pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

shmo - A stupid person

Even though he is a loving father and husband, Homer Simpson is still viewed as a simple-minded shmo who has trouble with ordinary tasks.

noun

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Other / Sound

thud - A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground

Jake tripped on the stairs and hit the ground with a resounding thud.