verb

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Bad / Weak

wilt - To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.

The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.

noun

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Other / Sound

whine - A long, high-pitched complaining cry

Kay's dog let out a high-pitched whine when he wanted her to pay attention to him.

noun

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Bad / Steal

crook - A person who is dishonest or a criminal

The crook was caught red-handed by the police as he left the house he had just robbed.

noun

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Good / Successful

maestro - A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music

Toscanini was a maestro at conducting the New York Philharmonic

verb

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Other / Fast

vanish - To disappear suddenly and completely

During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

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decisive - Being able to make decisions quickly and confidently.

The final battle of the war was decisive in achieving victory because the enemy was taken by surprise and was totally unprepared.

adjective

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Good / Strong

industrious - To work very hard

The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.

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Other / Fast

skid - (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly

The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

snazzy - Stylish and attractive

At the Met Gala, celebrities walked the red carpet while wearing snazzy designer clothing.

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Bad / Dislike

scorn - Feel or express contempt or derision for

With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.

verb

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Bad / Unfriendly

nag - Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging

Sylvia would always nag her husband, saying that he should help with the chores instead of just sitting on the couch all day.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

cushy - (of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure

With its casual dress code and lack of supervision, Jeff knew he had found the perfect cushy job.