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Other / Slowly

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lag - A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.

There was a noticeable lag between the time the signal was sent and when it was received.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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loom - To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future

Joe looked at the economic data, and could sense a recession looming in the near future.

verb

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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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Good / Calm

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lull - A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

During a rare lull in the middle of the war, soldiers would spend their time reading the newspaper while in the trenches.

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Bad / Weak

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limp - A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness

Mike had a bad limp for the past 5 years, and it had been caused when he fell down a flight of stairs.

noun

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Good / Strong

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longevity - The ability to withstand the test of time and remain relevant or functional.

Regular exercise and a balanced diet contribute to a person's longevity.

adjective

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Other / Shape

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lopsided - Unbalanced or uneven because one side is lower, heavier, or larger than the other.

The football team won by a lopsided score of 35-6.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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licentious - Lacking moral or legal restraints, in a way that is uncontrolled and socially unacceptable.

He enjoyed settling down and having a stable family after years of a licentious lifestyle.

noun

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Other / Other

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longshot - A venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate.

Many people buy tickets for the lottery even though they know that winning is a longshot.

adjective

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Other / Body

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lanky - A person who is ungracefully thin and tall

Although Sid was very tall, his lanky body and lack of athletic skills kept him from becoming a really good basketball player.

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Good / Happy

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levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.

noun

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Good / Smart

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logistics - The detailed planning and coordination of complex operations, such as transportation, supply chains, or event management.

The company hired a team to handle the complex logistics of delivering products nationwide.