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Bad / Pain

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agonizing - Something that causes great physical or mental pain.

After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.

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intolerable - Causing great discomfort or distress; too extreme or severe to be endured;

The heat in the desert was intolerable, making it unlikely that they would find their way out when they got lost.

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Bad / Dislike

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disgust - A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion.

The news of the cruelty filled him with disgust.

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Good / Beautiful

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posh - Elegant or stylishly luxurious

For a high enough price, people can stay in posh hotel rooms and indulge themselves.

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Bad / Aggressive

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oppressive - Unjustly harsh or tyrannical, especially in the use of power or control.

The regime was known for its oppressive laws that silenced dissent, so crowds that gathered risked the army breaking it up.

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Other / Squeeze

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congested - Too full, blocked, or crowded.

Because of his alergies, his sinuses were so congested that he couldn't breathe through his nose at all.

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Good / Important

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significant - Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.

The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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disconcerting - Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried

Linda had a disconcerting habit of speaking before thinking about what she should say.

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Good / Big

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booming - Very loud or very successful.

The head of sales said in a booming voice, "We are very proud of our company's booming sales, so keep up the great work."

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Bad / Stupid

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silly - Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.

It's silly to worry about things that are out of your control—focus on what you can change instead.

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Other / Other

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wry - To see a bad situation in an amusing way

The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.

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Bad / Aggressive

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scrappy - Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious

Scrappy Doo lived up to his name whenever he would try to start a fight.