adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

noun

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Good / Successful

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summit - The highest attainable level of achievement or success; also the highest point of a hill or mountain.

She achieved the summit of her career when she became CEO of the startup.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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rogue - Behaving in a way that causes damage.

Martha's friends tried to warn her that under Charlie's charming exterior was a rogue that would eventually hurt her.

verb

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Bad / Small

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shrivel - To wrinkle and contract, usually due to light, heat, and loss of moisture

Sunshine and the passage of time causes grapes to eventually shrivel into raisins.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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pathetic - Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

The condition of the homeless person sleeping by the river was so pathetic that Bill had to give him a dollar.

verb

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Good / Smart

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finesse - Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner

After speaking with the customer like a friend, the salesman was able to finesse him into a sale.

noun

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Bad / Mistake

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mishap - An unexpected mistake or error, often not serious but troublesome.

Despite a few mishaps during rehearsal, the play was a big success.

noun

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Bad / Boring

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cliché - A phrase or opinion that is overused and shows a lack of original thought.

Even though 'don't judge a book by its cover' is just a cliché, sometimes it's good to look more deeply to see what is true and not true.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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gimmick - A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business

Sales promotions like "buy one, get one free" are a common marketing gimmick.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

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slime - A sticky liquid substance that is unpleasant to touch

When Arnold brought his box of snails to class, few people wanted to touch them because of the slime in the box and on their shells

verb

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Bad / Steal

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mooch - To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it

Vance was on his way to work and didn't have time to talk to the bum who wanted to mooch off of him.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

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bobble - To lose one's grip (on a ball)

The wide receiver bobbled the ball and was unable to complete the play.