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Bad / Strange

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creepy - So strange that it makes you frightened

The horror movie was so creepy that Bill couldn't sleep for 3 days after watching it.

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Bad / Disgusting

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shameless - Not ashamed about something that others generally consider unacceptable

The clever website was a shameless attempt to sell defective goods to naïve customers.

noun

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Bad / Pain

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pang - A sudden sharp pain or painful emotion

The year was 1900, and Dmitri felt a pang of nostalgia and regret as he boarded the boat for America, knowing that he would probably never see his 'old world' again.

verb

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Bad / War

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enslave - To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.

In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.

noun

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Good / Strong

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prowess - Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

Without a doubt, Michael Jordan possessed an exceptional prowess on the basketball court.

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Good / Flexible

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manageable - Of a size, quantity, or level of difficulty that people are able to deal with

Because she was a very efficient and organized at her job, she found the the heavy workload very manageable.

noun

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Good / Busy

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spate - A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession

The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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wistful - Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

Sipping her coffee after a hard day's work, Becky was wistful about her life before all of the stress.

verb

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Good / New

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rehabilitate - To renovate or repair something, such as a building, facility, person, or environment, to make it more usable or up to current standards.

The city invested in programs to rehabilitate the old industrial district, transforming it into a vibrant area for businesses and residents.

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Other / Slowly

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sway - To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side

Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.

noun

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Bad / Small

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niche - A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation

Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.

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Good / Smart

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revelation - Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.

Samantha vividly remembers the day she had the revelation in therapy that relationships are one of the most important things in life.