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futile - Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

Sisyphus was engaged in the futile task of rolling a boulder up a steep hill.

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Other / Wet

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sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

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Other / Sound

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raucous - Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

At the World Cup, the Americans in the audience let out a raucous roar every time their team scored a goal.

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Good / Beautiful

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exquisite - Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Patty carefully knelt down to get a closer look at the exquisite rose, afraid that touching it would tear it.

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Good / Big

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abundant - Plentiful, available in large quantities

Bill had gone out with many women, but as he got to know Samantha better, it was becoming abundantly clear that she was someone he wanted to marry.

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Bad / Confused

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convoluted - An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.

The teacher's convoluted answer to the question showed either that he didn't understand the subject, or that he didn't know how to explain things clearly.

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Good / Pleasure

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palatable - Pleasant or acceptable to what was expected; tasty or enjoyable to eat.

Their walk in the park on a cloudy day wasn't so pleasant, but it was palatable enough for them to feel a bit more rested than before.

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Bad / Stupid

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feckless - Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

Keith was feckless because he refused to leave the house and find a job.

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Good / Beautiful

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spiffy - Smart in appearance; fashionable

Reed looked very spiffy in his finely tailored and expensive Italian suit.

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Good / Energy

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virile - A man being full of sexual strength and energy in a way that is considered attractive

Many women like Russel Crowe's virile energy as depicted in the movie Gladiator.

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Other / Inward

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cagey - Reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion

I asked to read Kyle's novel, but he was acting cagey and said he couldn't show it to me.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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brusque - Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

Dave was terrified of his boss, who would always speak to him in a brusque manner that made him feel small.