adjective

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Bad / Small

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frivolous - Not having any serious purpose or value

Recent laws have tried to end the frivolous lawsuits that clog up our judicial system.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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shortchanged - To treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve

Bill felt he had been shortchanged by life, because he was born poor, and was orphaned at the age of 2.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

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fritter - To waste or squander time, money or resources.

My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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risky - Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding.

Investing in stocks can be risky, especially if the market is volatile and unpredictable.

verb

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Good / Flexible

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pardon - To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing.

The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

verb

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Other / Wet

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cleanse - To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.

The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.

adjective

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Good / Smart

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prudent - Careful and using good judgement.

Though George had an urge to travel around the world, he felt it was prudent for him to finish college.

verb

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Other / Entice

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dissuade - To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.

She couldn't take the stress of her work, but her friends tried to dissuade her from quitting her job without a backup plan.

verb

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Good / Successful

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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.

noun

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Bad / Nervous

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tenterhooks - Waiting nervously for something to happen.

After the weeklong trial, we were on tenterhooks waiting for the jury to give its verdict.

verb

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Other / Sound

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honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.

noun

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Good / Successful

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breakthrough - A sudden, important discovery or development.

He had a creative breakthrough that helped finish the novel.