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Bad / Unfriendly

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haughty - Arrogantly superior and disdainful

The maids were paid well, but their employer's haughty attitude made them feel worthless.

verb

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Bad / Unhappy

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sulk - Be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment

Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.

noun

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Good / Successful

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breakthrough - A sudden, important discovery or development.

He had a creative breakthrough that helped finish the novel.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

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flunky - A person who performs relatively menial tasks for someone else, especially obsequiously

The billionaire's flunky got on his knees and begged him to give him another day of vacation..

adjective

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Good / Strong

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steadfast - Loyal and devoted, especially in difficult times.

His steadfast commitment to justice earned the mayor great respect.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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tenuous - Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.

The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.

verb

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Good / Busy

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chug - (of a vehicle or boat) move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.

adjective

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Bad / Attack

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heretical - Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.

When Martin Luther became active and vocal, his ideas and actions were considered heretical.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

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amok - to be out of control and act in a wild or dangerous manner

After Mendel saw the drunken peasants running amok destroying his little village, he knew it was time to leave Russia and go to America.

adjective

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Other / Move

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breakneck - Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.

The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.

adjective

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Bad / Pain

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afflicted - Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.

Many people are afflicted with anxiety in high-pressure situations.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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instigate - To cause an event or situation to happen by starting some actions

Fred was a bully in the school yard, and he always seemed to be instigating a fight or some other kind of trouble.