noun

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Bad / Delay
Url

obstacle - Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.

Bill wanted to become a doctor, but a major obstacle that made that goal difficult was that he hated studying.

verb

See noun

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Good / Friendly
Url

swap - To give something and be given something else instead

Because they had the same birthday, every year they would swap presents.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

bleak - (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements

The bleak desert looked like nature's graveyard where not even a bush could be found.

verb

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Other / Squeeze

scrub - Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.

Scrubbing your tub with cleaning solution on a regular basis will keep it clean.

noun

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Good / Brave

bravado - A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

The warring country brought forth a large army in a show of bravado against their enemies.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

stuffy - (of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation

The office was so stuffy that multiple fans had to be running at all times.

adjective

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Good / Calm

mellow - (especially of sound, taste, and color) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness

Warren felt relaxed as the mellow sounds of classical music played on the radio.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

scuzzy - Dirty and unpleasant

The realtor was shocked to discover the scuzzy apartment that was meant to be shown to new clients.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

frail - (of a person) weak and delicate

The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.

adjective

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Good / Smart-Adj

nifty - Particularly good, skillful, or effective

Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

jittery - Nervous or unable to relax

The double shot iced coffee from Starbucks made Roman so jittery that he couldn't stand still.

adjective

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Other / Inward

smug - Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Silvio was very smug after winning the election his opponents claimed he would lose.