adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

cranky - Easily irritated or annoyed

New parents tend to lose sleep because they have to calm their cranky babies.

adjective

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Other / Inward

greedy - Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

strangle - To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat

When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like was ready to strangle him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control

noun

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Good / Exciting

extravaganza - An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.

verb

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Other / Body

swaddle - To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth

Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.

noun

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Bad / Pain

Url

affliction - Something that causes pain or suffering.

When Pharoah didn't let the people go, Moses gave Egypt one affliction after another.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

Url

confrontational - Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.

The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

rummage - To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle

The dog rummaged through the trash to look for food.

verb

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Good / Calm

tinker - To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way, often to no useful effect

Mitch tried to tinker with his computer before realizing that it was more broken that he had thought, and that he had to bring it to the computer store to have a professional repair it.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

wimpy - Fearful and lacking courage

Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.

noun

See verb

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Bad / Small

peek - A quick and typically furtive look

Before the play started, Jake took a peek at the audience sitting in their seats.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Hurt

Url

bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.