verb

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Good / Flexible

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tolerate - To allow and accept something to happen without trying to stop it.

The teacher said that he would no longer tolerate the students' constantly looking at and typing into cell phones in class.

noun

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Other / Move

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gust - A strong, brief burst of wind.

A strong gust of wind almost blew the umbrella out of her hands.

adjective

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Good / Big

lofty - Very high

Bill had lofty ambitions and he was confident he would be rich and successful.

verb

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Good / Successful

rehabilitate - To help restore a person to a former successful or healthy condition

After 2 months in the hospital, Jim's main goal was to rehabilitate himself physically in order to resume his former busy schedule.

verb

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Bad / Attack

infest - The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction

The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites

noun

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Good / Smart

nuance - A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.

verb

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Bad / Disgusting

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repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

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adversary - An enemy or opponent

Batman and the Joker were adversaries of each other, and it was interesting to follow how each tried to use strategy to outsmart each other.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

nifty - Particularly good, skillful, or effective

Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

blurt - To say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration

Xavier felt embarrassed when he blurted out the answer before hearing the whole question.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

weirdo - A person whose dress or behavior seems strange

The weirdo kept peeking at everyone from behind the bushes.

noun

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Good / Brave

bravado - A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

The warring country brought forth a large army in a show of bravado against their enemies.