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Bad / Hostile

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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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gorgeous - Beautiful; very attractive

Vince was amazed by the gorgeous sunset he witnessed from the island.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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tailspin - A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.

Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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rascal - A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)

Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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restless - Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome.

On the spring day, the teacher found it hard to keep the class focused, because they seemed restless and kept looking out the window.

verb

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Other / Surprise

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startle - To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm

The speeding car startled Victor, and he had just enough time to jump out of the way.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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peculiar - Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.

She had a peculiar habit of talking to herself while working.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed

After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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yummy - (of food) delicious

At the fair, Olivia wanted to eat as much yummy cotton candy as she could.

verb

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Other / Wet

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gush - For a liquid to flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly

On a hot summer day, water gushed out of the fire hydrant to cool everyone down.

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Other / Slowly

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creep - Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace

The traffic jam was so bad that cars would move at a slow creep, if they moved at all.