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Other / Surprise

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appalled - Filled with dismay or disgust, especially at something morally wrong.

We were appalled at the cost of the car repairs—it was far too high!

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Bad / War

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skirmish - A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war

When a skirmish developed with the British army, the Revolutionaries had to make do with what weapons they had with them at the time.

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Bad / Old

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senile - Used to describe behavior, mental states, or conditions associated with aging, especially when a person becomes forgetful or confused.

The elderly man showed symptoms of becoming senile, like forgetting where he put his keys, but with support, he managed to live independently for a while.

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Other / Wet

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

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Good / Successful

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celebrity - A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport

Alex didn't mind being a movie celebrity, with people always asking to take selfies with him.

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Good / Strong

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devout - Dedicated or loyal to a cause, activity, or person.

His devout love for his country inspired him to join the military.

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Bad / Old

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creak - To show weakness or frailty under strain.

When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.

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Good / Smart

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defray - To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation.

They decided to rent out the basement in order to defray the cost of the monthly mortgage payments.

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Bad / Dirty

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blemish - A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.

After the accident, the plastic surgeon was able to clean up Shelly's son's face from any trace of what happened, except for a blemish on his cheek.

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Good / Love

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fondle - To stroke or caress in a loving way.

Hank's dog loved to have his ears fondled.

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Good / Friendly

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chat - Talk in a friendly and informal way

The CEO would chat with his employees regularly to learn more about them.

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Good / Pleasure

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nostalgic - To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past.

When I visited the neighborhood where I grew up, I became nostalgic about those wonderful years of my youth.