verb

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kindle - To light or set on fire

Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

audio

desolate - A place that is empty and without people

Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts

adjective

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Bad / Bad

Url audio

horrific - Causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust.

The accident was so horrific that witnesses were left trembling.

verb

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Other / Sound

audio

sizzle - (of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking

The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.

noun

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Bad / Dislike

audio

disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

verb

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Bad / Stupid

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regress - To move backward in development or progress, often in a way that suggests deterioration or decline.

After making great strides in therapy, he seemed to regress emotionally after hearing the bad news.

noun

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Other / Other

audio

cog - A wheel or gear that has metal teeth to move interlocking gears when combined in a sequence.

The cogs in Grandpa's old clock fascinated us when we were small because they moved in unison and made the clock tick as if by magic.

adjective

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Good / Love

Url audio

kindhearted - Acting with warmth, sympathy, and a desire to help.

He was so kindhearted that he would always give some money to the homeless people on the street.

verb

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Other / Up-Down

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ascend - To physically move upword, or to rise in rank, position, or importance.

Over the years, he ascended from a junior employee to become the company’s CEO.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

audio

blooper - An embarrassing error

Movies will frequently have blooper reels where the actors laugh and ruin a scene.

noun

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Good / Strong

Url audio

fortress - A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack

After the major battle, the army rested in the fortress on the top of the mountain.

adjective

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significant - Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.

The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.