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verb

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Other / Other

faze - To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.

Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.

adjective

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Other / Inward

dainty - Delicately small and pretty

Emma's hands were dainty compared to her boyfriend's large and rough hands.

adjective

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Bad / Dirty

tawdry - Showy but cheap and of poor quality

The highly visible set of jewelry was too tawdry to be taken seriously.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

yowl - Make a loud wailing cry

John yowled in pain after he fell off of the ladder and onto the ground.

verb

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Bad / Steal

filch - To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.

verb

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Other / Light

flicker - (of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness

The flickering candle did not provide enough light to see what was in the room.

adjective

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Other / Other

vapid - Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

flippant - Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

Quincy's flippant attitude towards his coworkers and supervisors made him the most likely person to be fired next.

verb

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Other / Body

clutch - To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly

Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.

noun

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Good / Exciting

shindig - A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something

The festive shindig was attended by everyone celebrating New Year's Eve.

adjective

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Good / Good

dandy - Excellent

Relaxing on the beach seemed like a dandy idea to Sarah after working so hard all year.

verb

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Other / Sound

twang - An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture

Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.