verb

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Good / New

rejuvenate - To make somebody or something look or feel newer or younger

After his camping trip in the Rockies, Sam felt rejuvenated physically and emotionally, and was looking to go back to work with renewed energy.

verb

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Other / Move

thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

Url

articulate - The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.

In the story Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, the country was impressed by how this simple man was so articulate.

verb

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Good / Love

cherish - To protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Kayla cherished her dog and would show him affection all the time.

adjective

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Other / Sound

vociferous - To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly

At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.

verb

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Other / Slowly

wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

noun

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Good / New

novice - Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject

Because Mary was a novice programmer, she often asked her co-workers for help and advice.

verb

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Other / Fast

streak - To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.

verb

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Other / Move

wriggle - To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements

The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.

adjective

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Good / Important

transcendent - Extremely great, and ​going beyond the usual limits

John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.

noun

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Good / Busy

commotion - A state of confused and noisy disturbance

A commotion ran through the crowd as the home team intercepted the ball.

noun

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Bad / Bad

catastrophe - An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

The Great Chicago Fire was a major catastrophe that nearly destroyed the city.

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