verb

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Other / Up+Down

stomp - To step on something with force.

Andy stomped on the small fire that started in the woods when someone dropped a lit cigarette by mistake in the campsite next to his.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

strangle - To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat

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

noun

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Good / Smart

epiphany - An illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure

Nat had no idea what to call his new business until he had a sudden epiphany.

noun

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Good / Exciting

extravaganza - An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.

verb

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Other / Body

crouch - To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself

The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

fatal - Something that can cause death.

Since Martha was a diabetic, she knew that eating that piece of strawberry shortcake could be a fatal mistake.

adjective

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Good / Friendly

cordial - Friendly and polite.

Sarah was cordial on the first date, but she didn't want to show too much emotion because she wanted to get to know Bill better first.

verb

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Bad / Weak

wane - To become weaker in strength or influence

After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane

adjective

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Bad / Delay

stagnant - Showing no activity; dull and sluggish

In the last few decades, the income of the richest 10% has increased while that of the bottom 90% has remained stagnant.

adjective

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Good / Strong

industrious - To work very hard

The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Small

peek - Look quickly, typically in a furtive manner

Using his binoculars, Eddie was able to peek at the bird's nest in the distance.

adjective

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Good / Calm

tranquil - Calm and peaceful and without noise

Barry loved fishing on the tranquil lake in the morning.

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