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Good / Friendly

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revive - To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.

The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.

verb

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Other / Move

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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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Bad / Bad

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tacky - In bad taste

Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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badger - To repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something.

Every time that Arnold asked Samantha to go out on a date, she would tell him firmly ‘No’. But each time he saw her, he would badger her again and again about wanting to go out, and again she said 'No!'

adjective

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Bad / Disorganized

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strewn - Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.

The section of the park next to the woods was strewn with all kinds of junk.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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finale - The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.

The finale of the fireworks display was incredibly beautiful and exciting.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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repugnant - Unpleasant and disgusting.

Mary found the use of curse words so repugnant, that she would pick herself up and leave the presence of anyone who started using them.

noun

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Good / Smart

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epiphany - An illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure

Nat had no idea what to call his new business until he had a sudden epiphany.

adjective

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Bad / Confused

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thunderstruck - Extremely surprised or shocked, often speechless due to astonishment.

He stood thunderstruck when he found out that he had won the lottery, and could retire if he invested his money wisely.

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Bad / Strange

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kink - A sharp twist or curve in something that is otherwise straight

Sondra prepared for the kink in the road by turning her wheels to the right.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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deceive - To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.

Don’t try to deceive me — I know what really happened.

noun

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Bad / Boring

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prattle - Foolish or inconsequential talk

Instead of being left in peace, Charlie was subject to the endless prattle of his seat mate.