verb

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Bad / Disgusting

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repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

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.

noun

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Good / Exciting

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thrill - A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Harlan Coben is one of the bestselling writers today because of the constant thrills he provides to readers.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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fad - An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze

For a very short time in the 1970s, the Pet Rock was a popular fad that sold millions.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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shrewd - Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.

noun

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Other / Up+Down

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crash - A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.

The people in the house were alarmed when they heard a loud crash in the kitchen

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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devoid - Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.

Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.

adjective

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Other / Wet

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gooey - Soft and sticky

The weird looking snack had a gooey caramel topping.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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hypothetical - An idea or situaton that might be true and might happen, but has not happened yet.

When she learned about investing, it was only hypothetical until she actually had to choose what funds to put her money into.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

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muss - To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy

Jeremiah would playfully muss his daughter's hair when he wanted to get her attention.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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bitter - Feeling angry, hurt, or resentful due to a bad experience, or having a sharp, unpleasant taste (often the opposite of sweet).

When the car broke down 5 blocks from our house, we walked home in the bitter cold of winter.

noun

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Good / Successful

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milestone - A notable achievement or success — especially one that represents growth or advancement.

Launching their first product was a major milestone for the startup.