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1189 of 2007
Good / Strong

noun

crusade - An energetic campaign for political, social, or religious change

Martin Luther King's life was a continuous crusade to improve the lives of his fellow blacks.

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1190 of 2007
Bad / Aggressive

adjective

rambunctious - Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous

The Tasmanian Devil is a stereotypically rambunctious character, rarely staying still and calm.

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1191 of 2007
Bad / Dangerous

adjective

noxious - Poisonous or very harmful.

The subculture that Eddie was a member of was a noxious blend of drugs, music, and anarchy.

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1192 of 2007
Other / Surprise

verb

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astound - Very surprised or shocked

The American public was astounded by the revelations about Watergate that were revealed by Woodward and Bernstein in the Washington Post.

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1193 of 2007
Good / Successful

noun

trophy - An object that is given as a prize for winning a competition

Kathy put her trophy for winning the singing contest on her living room shelf for all to see.

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1194 of 2007
Bad / Unfriendly

verb

heckle - Interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse

When the woman heckled the comedian, he stopped his routine to insult her so cleverly, that she regretted starting up with him.

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1195 of 2007
Bad / Bad

adjective

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atrocious - Horrifyingly wicked

Many people consider the atomic bombs dropped on Japan to be one of the most atrocious acts in history.

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1196 of 2007
Other / Sound

nounverb noun

whine - A long, high-pitched complaining cry

Kay's dog let out a high-pitched whine when he wanted her to pay attention to him.

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1197 of 2007
Good / Good

noun

epitome - Highest example of a certain quality

Dr. Linda Evans had many patients who came to her because she had a well-earned reputation for being the epitome of skill and integrity in her medical specialty

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1198 of 2007
Bad / Dishonest

verb

rook - Take money from (someone) by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them

Customers tend to get rooked by companies who are able to price their products very high because of the brand name.

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1199 of 2007
Bad / Unhappy

noun

despair - Having no hope that things will get better.

Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.

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1200 of 2007
Other / Other

noun

kilter - Out of harmony or balance

For many people, the justice system is off-kilter and favors the wealthy over the poor.