noun

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Bad / Dislike

disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

adjective

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Other / Surprise

incredulous - (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.

noun

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Bad / Bad

calamity - An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

Hurricane Katrina was one of America's worst calamities, causing widespread death and destruction.

verb

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Other / Move

Url

permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

noun

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Bad / Pain

Url

anguish - Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

With her personal and professional life in disarray, Jenny's anguish was often too much for her to bear.

verb

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Other / Stop

Url

subside - To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.

After the winds and rain of the hurricane finally subsided, people could see the damage that was left behind.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

glitzy - Ostentatiously attractive (often used to suggest superficial glamour)

The glitzy hotel looked too fancy for its own good.

noun

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Other / Light

Url

glow - A warm or radiant appearance, often referring to a person's healthy or vibrant complexion.

The glow from the fireplace made the room feel cozy and inviting.

noun

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Bad / Strange

nerd - A person who lacks social skills but often makes up for it with technical ability

Kevin was such a nerd that he couldn't even consider asking any girl out for a date.

noun

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Good / Friendly

schmooze - A long and intimate conversation

Bill couldn't help himself from listening to the schmooze and about his fellow workers.

noun

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Other / Shape

contour - The edge that defines the shape of something.

Bill could tell by the easy rolling contour of the land that it would be a good place to establish his horse ranch.

verb

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Other / Fast

hurl - To throw something with great force

It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.