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Good / Beautiful

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swank - Stylishly luxurious and expensive

The swank nightclub, with its luxurious amenities, was worth the expense.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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horrified - Filled with horror or shock.

She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.

verb

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Bad / Small

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eke - To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty

Throughout the third world, many people can barely eke out a living from their small plot of land.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

adjective

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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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Bad / Uncomfortable

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lug - To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.

For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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tremor - A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.

Because he was nervous, his voice had a significant tremor during the presentation.

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Bad / Confused

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befuddled - Being confused and unable to think clearly.

After the insurance salesman presented all the possible plans available, Mike was totally befuddled about which policy to choose.

adjective

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Bad / Dirty

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bedraggled - Giving an appearance of being messy, untidy, and neglected.

When I went to work I locked Fido out of the house by mistake, and he was soaked by the thunderstorm. When I got home, I felt guilty when I saw how bedraggled he looked.

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Good / Friendly

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cuddly - Emotionally warm or affectionate in behavior.

My cat is super cuddly and loves to curl up on my lap.

noun

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Good / Strong

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impunity - Freedom from negative consequences or accountability for one’s actions.

The dictator ruled with impunity, silencing anyone who opposed him.

verb

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Other / Move

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jiggle - To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.