verb

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Bad / Attack

usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.

verb

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Bad / Small

Url

diminish - To make or become less.

The physical therapist said that if Mike does his exercizes regularly, that his back pain will gradually diminish.

noun

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Bad / Delay

Url

hurdle - a problem that you must solve or deal with before you can make progress.

To take an idea and turn it into a successful and profitable product invovles countless hurdles that must be overcome.

verb

See noun

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Other / Fast

jolt - To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way

Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

ritzy - Expensively stylish

The ritzy hotel suite looked very fancy, but it would have cost Cam half of his salary.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

haughty - Arrogantly superior and disdainful

The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.

adjective

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Good / Flexible

supple - Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

The supple dancer moved with elegant grace across the stage.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

flustered - Agitated or confused

Studying quantum mechanics was difficult for Tom because all it did was make him confused and flustered.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

humdrum - Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting.

For centuries, doing the laundry was a humdrum part of daily life, mainly for women.

noun

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Good / Happy

glee - Great delight

Christmas morning is a time of glee for young children as they open their presents.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

smack - Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment

Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

grubby - Dirty; grimy

Tate's mother told him to wash his grubby hands before eating dinner.

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