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Bad / Weak
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breakdown - A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.

She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.

noun

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Other / Wet

dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

verb

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Bad / Hostile
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condemn - To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.

The teacher condemned cheating and warned students about the consequences.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

bluff - An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something

Harry fired so many shots that the criminal thought he ran out of bullets, but he couldn't risk calling Harry's bluff.

noun

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ambush - A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

yelp - A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm

Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure
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ambiance - The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.

The café’s vintage décor and soft background music gives it a charming ambiance.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

melancholy - A feeling of being very sad that lasts for a long time

After he got divorced, Stan felt melancholy for a long time, and just didn't feel like dating.

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Good / Important
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caliber - The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.

The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.

adjective

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Good / Happy
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elated - Filled with joy, pride, or high spirits, often due to a sense of achievement or good news.

She was elated when she graduated from the university with an excellent grade.

verb

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Bad / Dislike
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expel - To force someone to leave a place, especially a certain institution or country, removing them from a group or organization.

The student was expelled for repeated rule violations.

adjective

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Other / Other

extraneous - Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on

The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.