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Bad / Dishonest

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deception - The act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage

One of the most dangerous deceptions on the web is where adults chat and pretend to be friends with boys and girls.

noun

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Good / Energy

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marathon - Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.

We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.

adjective

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Good / Strong

rugged - (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface

The rugged terrain was a worthy challenge for the mountain climbers.

verb

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Good / Friendly

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soothe - To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.

He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.

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Other / Body

bloated - (of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas

Bud always felt bloated after eating too much, but when the food tasted so good he just couldn't stop himself.

adjective

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Other / Other

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prior - Relating to or concerning earlier events or actions.

She was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.

verb

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Good / New

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launch - To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.

The company’s launch of its latest smartphone attracted worldwide attention.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

leery - Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

Ever since she was bitten by a pitbull, Grace was leery of any dog she encountered.

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Bad / Attack

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abusive - Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.

Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.

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Bad / Old

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arcane - Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.

He mastered the arcane art of handcrafting rare musical instruments.

adjective

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Bad / Crazy

hysterical - Having uncontrolled extreme emotion

When Amy found out that her house had been destroyed by the tornado, she broke down into hysterical crying, and could not be comforted for hours.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

stun - To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.