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Other / Inward

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pious - Devoutly religious

For their pious commitment to God, the group of nuns were honored by a visit from the Pope.

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Bad / Weak

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Defective - Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.

Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.

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Bad / Disorganized

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mangy - In poor condition; shabby

The homeless mangy dog looked like it hadn't had a decent meal in a long time.

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Ascetic - Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.

She adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up social media, junk food, and shopping.

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Bad / Weak

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mediocre - Having poor to average quality.

Francine felt that most of the men she dated were just mediocre, and she was waiting to find someone she felt was great.

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Good / Beautiful

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plush - Richly luxurious and expensive

The plush bedsheets were so comfortable that they were worth the high price tag.

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Bad / Dirty

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murky - Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist

Under the murky waters, the aquatic animals were barely visible.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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Achy - Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.

The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.

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Other / Other

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mortified - Very embarrassed

Hannah was mortified to learn that the whole school knew about her crush on Jared.

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Bad / Bad

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taboo - A subject, word, or action that is avoided for religious or social reasons

In Bill's social circle, to ask anyone how much money they made was a topic that was taboo.

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Bad / Bad

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pathetic - Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.

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Bad / Small

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Ephemeral - Lasting for a very short time brief.

Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.