adjective

13 of 60

Good / Smart-Adj

shrewd - Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.

noun

14 of 60

Good / Smart

nuance - A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.

adjective

15 of 60

Good / Calm

poise - Graceful and elegant bearing in a person

The princess had developed such great poise over her lifetime as a member of the royal family.

adjective

16 of 60

Bad / Weak

brittle - Hard but liable to break or shatter easily

Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.

verb

17 of 60

Bad / Powerless

plead - To make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

noun

18 of 60

Bad / Angry

outburst - A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger

Tired of his underperforming employees, the boss let loose with an outburst of anger that shocked everyone.

adjective

19 of 60

Good / Energy

robust - Strong and healthy; vigorous

Despite being stricken with polio as a child, Teddy Roosevelt overcame his sickness and is regarded as one of our most robust presidents.

adjective

20 of 60

Good / Important

supreme - (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others

In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.

noun

21 of 60

Good / Successful

bonanza - A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

The bankers celebrated their sudden bonanza by going out to the nicest restaurant in town.

verb

See noun

22 of 60

Bad / Weak

slack - Loosen (something, especially a rope)

The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.

adjective

23 of 60

Bad / Disorganized

turbulent - Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm

The turbulent waves rose and crashed from a great height, making the water unsafe for swimming.

adjective

24 of 60

Good / Strong

invincible - Too powerful to be defeated or overcome

Superman is able to fight for truth, justice and the American way because he is invincible against his enemies.

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