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Good / Important

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crucial - Of central and extreme importance

As they left for the plane, the parents knew it was crucial that all the members of the family had their passports.

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Good / Friendly

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folks - A specific group of people sharing something in common, like culture or background.

I really like going to the resort hotel, because the folks there are really friendly and welcoming.

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Bad / Dangerous

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collide - What happens when a moving object hits something violently

The captain was totally surprised when the Titanic collided with the iceberg.

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Bad / Disgusting

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vulgar - Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

Marie's parents punished her for her vulgar behavior she displayed towards relatives she didn't like at a large family gathering.

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Bad / Attack

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overwhelm - To overcome resistance with tremendous force

The German army overwhelmed the French's Maginot line by going through its weak point in the Ardennes forest.

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Good / Love

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enthralled - To be totally fascinated and filled with delight and wonder about something.

They loved going camping because they were enthralled by the profound peace of nature.

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Other / Sound

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squawk - (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise

The birds displayed their anger by squawking loudly.

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Other / Light

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glitter - Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light

The glittering holiday lights illuminated everything within a block of it.

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Good / Energy

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auspicious - Marked by lucky circumstances or favorable conditions.

Jim and Jill felt that the sunny clear day of the wedding was an auspicious start to begin a new life together in their marriage.

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Bad / Attack

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hooligan - A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang

Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.

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Good / Calm

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gaze - Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought

Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.

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Bad / Stupid

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witless - Stupid, foolish, and showing no intelligence.

The witless criminal decided that for his first heist, he would attempt to rob a gun store that had many armed people in it.