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laggard - A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others

Once the runners ahead of him were specks in the distance, Terry knew he was the laggard of the race.

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Other / Shape

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gulch - A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of what used to be a stream

Tourists would often walk through the dry gulch in the national park.

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Other / Fast

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dash - An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily

After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.

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Good / Energy

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motivated - Very enthusiastic or determined to accomplish something.

The most important factor in becoming a top athlete is to be motivated.

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Good / Energy

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intensity - Great energy, strength, and concentration involving an activity, thought, or feeling.

During the war, the intensity of the battles decreased in the winter when it was just too cold to fight.

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Other / Inward

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unassuming - Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.

Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.

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Bad / Small

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dollop - A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food

The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.

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Bad / Small

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meager - (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality

Most Americans have meager retirement savings and will need to work well into their older years.

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Bad / Unhappy

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doldrums - A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression

It seemed that every month, Cathy sank deeper into the doldrums, and she seemed unable to do anything to snap herself out this condition.

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Good / Calm

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gaze - Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought

Ned and Inez gazed into each other's eyes as if they were the only two people on Earth.

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Bad / Disorganized

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tangle - To twist together into a confused mass

The cords to Miguel's devices were so tangled that they couldn't be separated.

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Good / Important

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significant - Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.

The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.