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Bad / Pain

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affliction - Something that causes pain or suffering.

When Pharoah didn't let the people go, Moses gave Egypt one affliction after another.

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Bad / Small

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ditty - A short simple song

No matter how much he tried, Bill just couldn't stop humming the short ditty that he had heard on the radio which advertised a popular website.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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tiff - A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers

Calvin and Susie always had loud tiffs over minor issues.

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Bad / Attack

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ravage - To cause severe and extensive damage to something.

The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

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Other / Move

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penetrate - To enter something and move through it.

It's seems that no matter how hard I studiy, the information about this course just doesn't seem to penetrate my brain.

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burden - something you carry or withstand with much difficulty.

Financial debt can be a huge burden on families.

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Bad / Aggressive

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.

Throughout history, many rulers have usurped thrones through deceit and betrayal

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Bad / War

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convoy - A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.

The convoy of trucks carried supplies for the troops on the front lines of the battle.

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Bad / Disorganized

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rumpled - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness

The rumpled clothes on the floor were an unpleasant sight for the obsessive-compulsive man.

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Good / Strong

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fortitude - Courage in enduring pain or hardship without giving up.

Despite the unruly crowd that seemed it could erupt in chaos at any moment, he handled the situation with great fortitude.

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Bad / Hostile

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hostile - To be unfriendly towards someone you see as an enemy

In couples therapy, the first thing Emily tried to do was to get both people to feel less hostile towards each other.

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Good / Friendly

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endearing - Arousing feelings of affection or admiration

Bill had an endearing smile that caused everyone to instantly like him.