noun

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Bad / Stupid

dope - A stupid person

After the salesman had gotten Jerry to sign a contract to buy land in Arizona, Jerry visited the land and saw that it was worthless, and then he felt like such a dope.

adjective

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Good / Busy

perky - Cheerful and lively

One reason that Ellen Degeneres is so popular is her upbeat and perky attitude.

verb

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Bad / Angry

rebuke - Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

The boss rebuked his employee's behavior with a stern warning.

verb

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Bad / Angry

slam - To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

brinkmanship - The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics

At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.

verb

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Other / Sound

whine - Give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

James was sick and tired that Harry would constantly whine about the company they worked for.

adjective

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Good / Brave

gutsy - Showing courage, determination, and spirit

Malala Yousafzai's gutsy attempt to pursue an education despite being attacked by the Taliban is a profile in courage.

adjective

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Bad / Small

trite - (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Hollywood rarely focuses on original material and keeps putting out trite superhero movies.

adjective

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Bad / Old

dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.

verb

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Other / Fast

vanish - To disappear suddenly and completely

During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.

verb

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Other / Other

doodle - To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.

Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.

adjective

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Good / Strong

resilient - To withstand adversity; show a quick recovery following adversity.

The cowboys living in the wild west had to be resilient to survive in an environment of untamed elements.

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