verb

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Bad / Powerless

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plead - To make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

adjective

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Bad / Attack

audio

brutal - Savagely violent

Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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opinionated - Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.

He’s very opinionated and rarely listens to opposing arguments.

noun

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Bad / Angry

audio

tantrum - An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.

noun

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Good / Successful

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milestone - A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement.

Launching their first product was a major milestone for the startup.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

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manageable - Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with

Because she was a very efficient and organized at her job, she found the the heavy workload very manageable.

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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erratic - Not consistent or regular; unpredictable in behavior or movement.

The weather this week has been erratic, with sunshine one moment and storms the next.

verb

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Other / Sound

audio

mumble - To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear

Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he said that Gary would mumble too much.

noun

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Good / Busy

audio

tizzy - A state of nervous excitement or agitation

Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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tomboy - A girl who enjoys activities and behaviors typically associated with boys, such as rough play or sports.

As a child, she was a tomboy who loved climbing trees and playing soccer.

adjective

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Bad / Angry

audio

livid - Furiously angry

After he was laid off from his job without warning, Dave was livid with rage.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

audio

feud - Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict

The Hatfield and McCoy families famously feuded for generations, with each new generation continuing the fight.