adjective

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Good / Calm

unfazed - Not surprised or worried

The soldier had nerves of steel and was unfazed by the bullets whizzing all around him

noun

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Bad / Boring

chore - An unpleasant and boring task, but one that needs to be done.

Billy and Alice spent the day sweeping and performing other chores around the house for their allowance.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

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.

noun

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Good / Pleasure

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hedonism - The idea that pleasure is the main goal of life.

People who are focused on hedonism are often less happy because happiness comes from relationships, and relationships come from generosity.

verb

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Bad / Delay

linger - To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave

The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.

noun

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Good / Busy

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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Other / Body

slender - Attractively thin

If a person can't lose weight, at least they can wear clothes that make them look more slender.

noun

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Good / Successful

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superstar - A person who is extremely talented or admired in a particular field.

She became a superstar after her debut album topped the charts.

verb

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Bad / Attack

sabotage - To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.

People who aren't willing to better themselves often resort to sabotaging themselves instead of working through the problem.

verb

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Other / Sound

shriek - Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement

Wendell shrieked when he found out he was getting his favorite toy for Christmas.

verb

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Good / Smart

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bargain - To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.

The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.

noun

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Other / Other

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bunch - A large amount or number of something.

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden, and they looked beautiful in a vase when her husband came home.