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trauma - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.

Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health

adjective

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irresponsible - Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do

When Mom came home and found the house empty and the door unlocked, she told her kids that was an irresponsible thing to do

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Other / Other

stash - A secret store of something

Carrie's kitchen pot would always act as a secret stash for her money.

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Bad / Small

chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.

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heresy - An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.

Galileo was once accused of heresy for claiming the Earth orbits the sun.

adjective

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Good / Brave

spunky - Courageous and determined

Dora the Explorer's spunky personality allows her to travel the world in search of adventure.

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Other / Other

whittle - To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it

With nothing but free time, Elmore spent hours whittling a large piece of wood into a smaller piece.

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Good / Energy

boost - Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve

Pete bought ten lottery tickets instead of one because he figured that would boost his chances of winning.

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Other / Body

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freckles - Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.

People often notice her freckles and say they make her look unique and charming.

noun

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Bad / Afraid

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panic - A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos.

His panic grew when he realized he had lost his passport just before the flight.

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Other / Wet

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mist - A thin layer of fine water droplets suspended in the air, often making it hard to see clearly.

A soft mist covered the fields at dawn, giving the landscape a dreamy look.

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unspoken - Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.

There was an unspoken agreement between them to never bring up the past.