Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.
adjective
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Bad /
Disgusting
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putrid -
(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell
Bill had to throw out her leftovers because of the putrid smell.
noun
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Good /
Successful
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prestige -
The good reputation that someone has earned because of their achievments
The doctor was afraid that if the community found out he was selling illegal drugs his prestige would be destroyed overnight.
verb
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Other /
Squeeze
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
verb
See noun
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Other /
Sound
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screech -
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.
noun
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Other /
Wet
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nozzle -
A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid
The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.
adjective
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Bad /
Weak
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decrepit -
(of a person) elderly and infirm
Maryanne was viewed as decrepit due to her age-related physical ailments, but she was as feisty and sharp as people half her age.
adjective
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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brusque -
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
Dave was terrified of his boss, who would always speak to him in a brusque manner that made him feel small.
noun
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Good /
Busy
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bustle -
Excited activity and movement
In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.
noun
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Good /
Exciting
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flair -
A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well
Known for his overacting, William Shatner has been described as having a flair for the dramatic.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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mangle -
Severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.
adjective
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Good /
Strong
Url
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fortitude -
Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.
Despite the unruly crowd that seemed it could erupt in chaos at any moment, he handled the situation with great fortitude.
