verb

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Bad / Hurt

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mar - To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.

The scratch on the car door marred its otherwise flawless paint job.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

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uproot - To remove or tear away from a native place or environment

The new leader tried to uproot and erase what had been a spirit of bribery and corruption in the government.

noun

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Good / Exciting

Url

wonder - Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.

The pyramids of Egypt are one of the ancient wonders of the world.

verb

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Bad / Bad

disgrace - To make people stop respecting you by doing something very bad

The worst part of the scandal for the politician was that he felt disgraced and embarrassed whenever he was in public

noun

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Good / Exciting

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finale - The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.

The finale of the fireworks display was incredibly beautiful and exciting.

noun

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Good / Big

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jackpot - A large cash prize, typically won in a game of chance or lottery.

He won the jackpot in the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.

noun

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Bad / Angry

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backlash - A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened

The president had some of the demonstrators arrested, but there was a backlash, and the next demonstrations had 10 times the number of people.

adjective

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Good / Calm

mum - Silent

The confidentiality agreement Robert signed at work meant he had to stay mum about the company's operations.

noun

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Bad / Uncomfortable

gasp - A convulsive catching of breath

Abe let out a sharp gasp after he had remained underwater for ten seconds.

noun

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Other / Move

squiggle - A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.

noun

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Bad / Bad

debacle - A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco

Amongst human-led disasters, the sinking of the Titanic is considered a major debacle.

noun

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Other / Inward

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hint - A small or subtle piece of advice, suggestion, or information, often given to help someone understand something or solve a problem.

After a difficult 30 minutes in front of the group, my manager gave me a hint on how to improve my presentation.