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Other / Slowly

prod - To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something

Betty was a bit shy, but when her teacher and classmates prodded her, she showed off her beautiful voice in front of the whole school.

adjective

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promiscuous - Lacking discretion or selectivity, especially in choosing relationships or associates; mixing or combining things randomly.

The character in the novel was portrayed as promiscuous, frequently engaging in relationships without commitment or emotional attachment.

verb

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Bad / Attack

pounce - When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey

True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.

verb

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Good / Exciting

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proclaim - To announce something publicly and proudly.

During the French revolution, the crowds proclaimed that their goal was Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

noun

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Good / Smart

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precision - Being exact and accurate.

Einstein's theory of relativity explains gravity's waves with incredible precision.

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Bad / Hurt

prey - An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.

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precipice - A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain.

At the top of the mountain, they gasped when they looked over the precipice in front of them.

adjective

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Other / Fast

prompt - To be on time

Arlene was proud that she was very prompt with regards to arriving at work, and she got there exactly at 9AM every morning.

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prior - Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.

She was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.

noun

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Good / Beautiful

pomp - Ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event

Queen Elizabeth is always surrounded by ceremonial pomp whenever she attends a public event.

verb

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Other / Inward

preen - To devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance

Before every job interview, Fritz would preen himself in the mirror to make sure he looked presentable.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

posh - Elegant or stylishly luxurious

For a high enough price, people can stay in posh hotel rooms and indulge themselves.