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Bad / Disorganized

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disarray - A state of disorder or confusion.

After his weeklong illness, his thoughts were in disarray, making it hard to focus.

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Good / Exciting

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extravaganza - An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

The extravaganza before the Olympics featured brilliant fireworks that could be seen for miles.

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Good / Smart

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visionary - Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way.

Leonardo da Vinci was a visionary who drew pictures how the following would work: the gun, parachute, helicopter, diving suit, robot, car, and submarine.

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Good / Calm

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desolate - A place that is empty and without people

Albert sometimes liked going off by himself to a desolate beach, just to be alone and gather his thoughts

verb

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Other / Fast

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streak - To make a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

The shooting star streaked across the night sky before quickly disappearing.

noun

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Bad / Small

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shortfall - An insufficient amount of something necessary, such as funds or supplies.

Due to a shortfall in food supplies, the government had to provide food for the people in a makeshift meal on the street.

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Good / Busy

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perky - Cheerful and lively

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

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Other / Inward

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visceral - Relating to basic emotions that you feel strongly and automatically

Edith had a visceral feeling of dislike when she met her new manager, and in time his actions showed that she was right from the start.

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Good / Busy

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hubbub - General excitement and activity

The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.

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Bad / Bad

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diabolical - Extremely evil or cruel; wicked.

The criminal mastermind came up with a diabolical scheme to rob the large jewelry store.

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Other / Slowly

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wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

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Bad / Hurt

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jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.