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Bad / Angry

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vengeance - Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge.

The dictator acted with a swift vengeance against all those who had taken part in the rebellion.

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Good / Exciting

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climax - The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.

The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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guff - Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas

Wanda couldn't take her date's guff as he kept on complaining about women's rights, so she tried to figure out an excuse to leave.

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Other / Inward

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vanity - Excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements

Some philosphers say it's better to be modest and humble, rather than to have excessive vanity and always being so concerned about one's appearance.

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Good / Energy

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pep - Energy or enthusiasm

Full of pep, Nicholas couldn't contain his excitement on the first day of summer vacation.

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Bad / Stupid

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dork - A dull, slow-witted, or socially inept person

Jenny wanted the handsome football player to ask her to the prom, but so far, only the dorks had approached her.

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Bad / Unhappy

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dumps - A low or depressed emotional state

After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.

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Bad / War

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marauder - A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others

During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.

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Good / Important

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legitimacy - The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.

Many people doubted the legitimacy of the online news article because it lacked credible sources.

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Other / Fast

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flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

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Bad / Dishonest

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culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed

After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.

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Good / Happy

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mirth - Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

The night was full of mirth as the friends laughed at each other's jokes.