adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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pungent - Something that has a sharply strong taste or smell.

My mouth was watering when I smelled all the delicious and pungent smells coming from the kitchen.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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gruesome - Causing horror, disgust, and shock - usually dealing with death or injury:

When the policeman visited the scene of the murder, the sight was so gruesome that he couldn't help but go outside and throw up.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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kink - A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.

adjective

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Other / Slow

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prior - Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.

She was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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strangle - To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat

When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like strangling him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control

noun

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Bad / Small

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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.

noun

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Other / Body

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slouch - A lazy, drooping posture or movement

Sitting in a slouch while hunched over a computer is a common problem today.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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embezzle - To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for

The accountant was convincted of having embezzled money from the company, people were surprised that he had been doing it for 10 years before it was discovered.

verb

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Good / Love

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coddle - To treat in an indulgent or overprotective way

Many kids today are coddled by their parents who don't want them to experience difficulties in their lives.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

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dilettante - Someone who has a casual or passing interest in the arts or a particular field, without serious commitment or expertise.

The dilettante writer attended literary events but never finished writing or publishing anything.

adjective

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Good / Smart

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canny - Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters

Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.

noun

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Bad / Old

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hag - A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman

Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.