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Bad / Powerless

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craven - Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly

At the town hall meeting, constituents yelled at their craven representatives who refused to work together.

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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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Bad / Old

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dowdy - (of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)

When Helen reached the age of 100, she didn't care that people thought that she dressed in a dowdy manner, she contented herself thinking about the wonderful family she had raised.

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Bad / Small

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niggling - Bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way

As Nick was leaving the plane, he had a niggling feeling that he was forgetting something in the seat pocket, but he was in too much of a hurry to go back.

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Good / Important

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indispensable - Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance.

Water is indispensable for human survival.

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Bad / Disorganized

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makeshift - Improvised and usually crude – serving a purpose in the short term but lacking durability or quality.

When he lost his shoes in the snowstorm, he tied plastic bags on his feet as makeshift shoes to keep his feet dry.

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Good / Friendly

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gracious - Courteous, kind, and pleasant

Mark was always gracious in every encounter and made everybody around him smile.

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Good / Flexible

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hybrid - a mixture of two different things, resulting in something that has a little bit of both.

He was able to start a business because he had a hybrid personality of both accountant and salesman.

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Good / Good

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superb - Excellent

BMWs are known for their precise handling and superb performance.

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Bad / Disorganized

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tipsy - Slightly drunk

After consuming two beers in only 30 minutes, Jesse was feeling a bit tipsy.

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Good / Friendly

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amiable - Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like

When Patty chose a dog to buy, she looked for a dog that was amiable and had a calm, friendly disposition.

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Good / Strong

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mandatory - Compulsory or obligatory, not voluntary – enforced by an authority.

Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees.