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Good / Good

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righteous - Referring to someone who is morally upright, virtuous, and consistently acts in a way that is considered good or moral.

A truly righteous person does not lie, even under pressure and when it's to his advantage.

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Good / Brave

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audacious - To be very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking

The men knew that if they could do something as audacious as climbing Mount Everest, then nothing else in life would seem impossible.

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Other / Shape

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intertwined - Twisted or woven together, physically or figuratively; closely connected or linked in a complex way.

The vines were intertwined, creating a thick canopy over the garden.

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Other / Light

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glimmer - A weak, faint, or unsteady light

Six hours after the house collapsed on Peter, his first glimmer of hope occurred when he heard the rescue workers calling his name.

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Bad / Unhappy

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sorrow - A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.

He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.

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Bad / Hostile

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infuriating - Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying

The high bills piling up were so infuriating that the Millers could do nothing but yell.

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Good / Important

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significant - Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.

The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.

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Bad / Weak

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crumble - Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.

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Good / Calm

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stabilize - To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.

The pilot worked quickly to stabilize the plane after turbulence hit.

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Other / Other

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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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nosey - Too interested in other people's business or private matters.

Our nosey neighbors always ask who visited our house every weekend, but we pretend that it doesn't bother us.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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indifferent - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

In the 1700's, the upper classes were generally indifferent to the suffering and hunger of the poor.

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