adjective

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Other / Entice

mesmerizing - To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way

The audience at the circus were mesmerized by the acrobats.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

Url

justified - Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.

The police officer’s actions were justified because he was protecting innocent people.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

Url

eager - Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen.

The students were eager to start the field trip.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

When the government added copper to the gold coins, it debased the value of the coins.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

dour - A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression

Every morning, Bob's boss met him with a dour expression that made it hard to start the day with a positive and happy attitude.

noun

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Bad / Strange

Url

façade - A superficial or false appearance meant to deceive or mislead others.

Despite his smile, it was clear his happiness was just a façade.

noun

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Good / Flexible

Url

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

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

verb

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Other / Slowly

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winnow - To slowly remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.

The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

Url

imbecile - A person who behaves foolishly or lacks good judgment.

When he fell asleep on the bus, and he ended up in a dangerous part of town at night, he felt like an imbecile.

noun

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Other / Light

flicker - An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness

Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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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Good / Strong

Url

reinforce - To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.

The general ordered additional troops to reinforce the front lines, knowing they were critical to holding the position.