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Good / Strong

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ironclad - So strong that it cannot be challenged or changed

When World War II started, Fred's ironclad loyalty to his country caused him to enlist in the army immediately.

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Other / Inward

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stingy - Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous

Terry was so stingy with his money that he refused to lend it to anybody.

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Bad / Powerless

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desperate - Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with.

He made a desperate plea for help, calling every possible number he could find, after the flood severly damaged his home.

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Bad / Disorganized

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ponderous - Slow and heavy in movement or thought; lacking lightness or grace; dull or overly serious.

The ponderous lecture on quantum physics had everyone in the room struggling to stay awake.

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Good / Successful

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stellar - Outstanding or excellent in quality or performance.

His stellar reputation in the tech industry helped him land the job quickly.

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Other / Fast

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whirlwind - Something that involves many quickly changing events; a confused rush.

We loved our whirlwind tour of so many European countries in one week.

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Bad / Dirty

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ramshackle - (especially of a house or vehicle) in a state of severe disrepair

The ramshackle house was in such poor shape that nobody was allowed to live there anymore.

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Good / Exciting

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effervescent - Describing someone who is cheerful, energetic, and full of life, with a personality that feels bright and dynamic.

His effervescent personality lit up every room he was in.

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Bad / Powerless

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meek - Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

The meek dog was afraid to do anything without its' owner's permission.

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Bad / Crazy

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kooky - Strange and different, in a funny way

Salvador Dali's kooky appearance was only exceeded by his even more bizarre paintings.

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Good / Calm

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existential - Concerned with the nature and purpose of life and individual freedom.

Climate change poses an existential threat to humanity.

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Bad / Boring

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humdrum - Activity, work or routine that is boring, monotonous or unexciting.

For centuries, doing the laundry was a humdrum part of daily life, mainly for women.