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incredulous - (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

Even while the news interviewed him holding his giant check, Jake was still incredulous that he had won the lottery.

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Other / Body

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clad - Clothed

The valiant knight was clad in chain mail armor and a protective helmet.

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Bad / Dangerous

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pernicious - Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

People used to think that smoking was good for you because it seemed calming, but now we realize that its pernicious effects are deadly over time.

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Bad / Stupid

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gullible - Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

Charlie Brown was so gullible that he kept trying to kick the football, even though Lucy would always pull it away.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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harried - To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others

Jim didn't like being a waiter, because he always felt harried by the demands of all the customers.

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Good / Beautiful

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majestic - Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity

The majestic snow-capped mountains were part of nature's true beauty.

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Bad / Old

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stodgy - Having old-fashioned opinions and attitudes

Mary knows that her grandchildren regard her as just a stodgy old woman, but she thinks their 'free' ways are dangerous and fool-hardy.

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Good / Friendly

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Gratuitous - Given or done without charge or payment; free.

The charity event provided gratuitous meals to everyone who need them, ensuring that no one went hungry.

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Other / Inward

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austere - Strictly simple and plain without decoration

The Amish have an austere and simple lifestyle, but it doesn't negatively affect their inner warmth and communal joy.

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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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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.

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Good / Beautiful

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gorgeous - Beautiful; very attractive

Vince was amazed by the gorgeous sunset he witnessed from the island.